Colossal statues are sometimes referred to as living rocks, those which have almost three times as size of original object. These most durable art forms also becomes one of best carvings in the world, reports TMW.

1. Statue of Decebalus, Romania

It is the tallest rock carving of Europe, located in the bank of danube river in Orsova. It was built in the memory of Dacian king Decebalus. It took 10 years for the completion of this rock structure, commissioned by historian Losif Constantin Dragan.  Statue of Decebalus have height of 40 meters, means taller than that of Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro.

2. Mount Rushmore, United States

Mount Rushmore national monument can be located in South Dakota in United States. The faces of U.S presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln carved within rock of Mount Rushmore.  More than 3 millions of people visit this national monument every year.

Starting from 1927 it took almost 14 years for completion of this beautiful monument. It stands as the iconic symbol of presidential greatness and can see history alives in stone.

3. Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Leshan giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha in the world, located in city of Leshan, China. This 233 foot tall stone Buddha designed in 8th century, carved in cliff side of Xijuo peak. The statue actually facing mount Emei, Leshan giant Buddha along with mount Mei also get listed on UNESCO’s world heritage sites.Mount Emei is one of holiest sites of Buddhism in China.

Haitong, who commissioned the construction of this giant sculpture believed that Buddha would calm down the river currents which flows near to where sculpture situated. There also remains a local saying ‘Mountain is a Buddha and Buddha is a mountain’ after the construction of this giant sculpture.

4. Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

Great sphinx of Giza or Sphinx is the largest monolith statue in the world, also oldest monument known to human, situated in Giza in bank of nile. This immense stone sculpture is a combination of human head and lion body. The  20 meter high monument have length of  73 meters, built between 2558 to 2532 BC.

It was constructed using enormous blocks of different kinds of limestones. The purpose of sphinx still remain as a mystery. Archaeologists believed that it was a memorial of emperors of ancient Egypt. There also sphinx temple connecting to this complex structure, no encryption found out from here still now.

5. Apennine Colossus, Italy

It is the most spectacular attraction in villa demidoff garden in Florida, Italy. It was constructed in 1518 by the Italian sculptor Giambologna. The sculpture stood like the protector of pond beside him.

Apennine colossus have height of 35 feet, the shaggy beard and posture becomes special attraction for all visitors. There is also passageways inside of this statue, leading to the fountain of garden.