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A monument is typically something used as a memorial or commemoration, or is a tangible item of venerated historical significance. For example, a structure, such as a building or a sculpture, can be erected to honor a notable person or past event. Tombstones are monuments used to memorialize a person who has died. Ancient buildings are often considered monuments to a past age. A monument can also be an object, such as a post or stone, fixed in the ground so as to mark a boundary or position. In some cities, historical monuments act as a significant draw to tourists, who bring welcome tourism commerce to the local economy.
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