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thumb|Statue of Abraham Lincoln (Lincoln Memorial)|Abraham Lincoln statue, [[Lincoln Memorial (1920)]] A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal, glass, marble, or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size. A sculpture that represents persons or animals in full figure, but that is small enough to lift and carry is a statuette or figurine, whilst those that are more than twice life-size are regarded as colossal statues.

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A statue is a free-standing sculpture made from durable materials like stone, metal, or marble that shows realistic, full-length figures of people or animals, typically at or near life-size. Statues matter because they serve as lasting public monuments and artistic representations that commemorate important individuals and events, making them significant cultural and historical landmarks.

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Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present; the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical. Many statues are placed in public places as public art. The world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, is tall and is located near the Narmada dam in Gujarat, India.