concept   statues
culture   Middle East
statement   In the Middle East, statues of living beings are avoided or prohibited due to religious and cultural considerations.

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1 equestrian statue Middle Eastern countries Equestrian statues are relatively rare due to religious and cultural considerations around the depiction of animals and human figures. 1
2 statue Middle East In some cultural and religious contexts, statues or three-dimensional representations of deities are avoided or prohibited. 1
3 statues Middle East The presence of statues, especially in public spaces, is less common and may have religious or spiritual significance when present. 1
4 statues Middle East Creating or displaying statues of living beings, especially of religious figures, is considered inappropriate or even forbidden due to religious beliefs against idolatry. 1