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Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World

By: James Cutmore
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Discover the tallest monuments on Earth, celebrating history, religion, and culture.

The article "Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World" from BBC Science Focus explores the tallest statues globally, ranging from the Statue of Unity in India to the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park in Japan.
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A huge statue of Lord Shiva sitting on a base that looks like a mountain
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