Secret messages hidden in famous statues

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Secret messages hidden in famous statues​

We have written before about classic paintings with secret messages, and now it's time to bring you statues. From iconic monuments such as New York's Statue of Liberty, to Renaissance pieces such as Michelangelo's 'David,' in this gallery we look at numerous examples that, in one way or another, have hidden messages.

 

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Statue of Liberty​

The famous landmark arrived in New York in 1886. This gift from France is not only a celebration of immigrants, but mostly it's a commemoration of the end of slavery.

 

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Statue of Liberty​

The statue's feet hold the secret: Lady Liberty stands amid broken shackles.

 

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Christ the Redeemer​

Rio de Janeiro's famous statue was completed in 1931. And while it's made of concrete, it's actually covered in millions of small soapstone tiles.

 

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Christ the Redeemer​

Some women worked as volunteers at parishes, where they glued these pieces to linen cloth squares. Many of them wrote their names, well wishes, and other messages on the soapstone tiles.

 

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Nefertiti Bust​

This famous bust of the Egyptian queen is believed to date back to 1345 BCE and was crafted by a sculptor named Thutmose.

 

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Nefertiti Bust​

The first thing that most people notice is that the left eye is missing. However, scholars believe that the eye is actually not missing, because it was never there to begin with! Whether this was really on purpose and, if so, why remains a mystery.

 

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Washington Monument​

The Washington Monument has been a target of multiple conspiracy theories, namely Masonic ones. The obelisk is topped by an aluminum pyramid, which is reminiscent of monuments of ancient Egypt.

 

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Washington Monument​

But there's more: engraved notable dates and names can also be found on the top pyramid. On the east face you can read the Latin phrase laus Deo ("Praise be to God").

 

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Lincoln Memorial​

There are numerous supposed hidden messages in this monument. Some claim that Jefferson Davis' image can be seen in Lincoln's hair. Another popular claim is that Lincoln's hands form the initials "A" and "L" in sign language. But these two theories have been debunked.

 

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Lincoln Memorial​

There is, however, a concealed message on Lincoln's throne: fasces. These were "bundle of rods ... bound by a leather thong." Fasces were used in ancient Rome to represent "executive authority."

 

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Mount Rushmore​

There is a hidden chamber behind Abraham Lincoln's bust on Mount Rushmore. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum created a doorway that resembles that of an Egyptian tomb, leading into the "Hall of Records."

 

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Mount Rushmore​

This Hall of Records was envisioned to hold artifacts pertinent to America's first 150 years of history. Unfortunately, Borglum died before the hall was completed. Works resumed in the 1990s, but the room remains inaccessible.

 

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Christ the Redeemer​

Some women worked as volunteers at parishes, where they glued these pieces to linen cloth squares. Many of them wrote their names, well wishes, and other messages on the soapstone tiles.

Jesus is ME Lebanese look, not white square jaw Spanish look....

 

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US and UK are history.... move on to rising China.... why bothered them when they killed and destroy countries in last 500 years over trade and currency domination...

 

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Michelangelo's 'David'​

The iconic statue by the equally iconic Renaissance artist also hides a secret.

 

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Michelangelo's 'David'​

David is holding a weapon (barely visible) in his right hand. This concealed weapon is called a fustibal, which was used to throw objects.

 

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The Parthenon Marbles​

These ancient Greek sculptures date back to 447 BCE and were moved to England in 1802. There is one segment that has left many a scholar wondering. It shows a child giving a folded cloth to an adult.

 

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The Parthenon Marbles​

Some scholars believe the segment depicts the daughter of the king of Athens presenting her burial shroud to her father, before getting sacrificed to the gods.

 

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Auguste Rodin's 'The Kiss'​

It is speculated that famed sculptor Auguste Rodin drew inspiration from his own love affair with one of his students, Camille Claudel.