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Photo of a windmill.

List of structures

Large (and not so large) things that people or animals build to use, to live in, and to look at.

Photo of a monument
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A monument is a structure that has been made as a reminder of an event or a person from time past. Momuments are often made to remember wars. A monument is also a place of historical interest or great beauty that a Government maintains.
Photo of a mosque
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A mosque is a place of worship for Muslim people.
An observatory is a building that is made as a place to watch the stars and planets. Observatories are dome-shaped and are usually built on top of high mountains so there is less air between them and space.
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A pagoda is a style of building typically seen as a temple in countries like Japan or China. Pagodas often have many layers of decorative roof, with upturned edges.
A pergola.
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A pergola is a structure made of wood in a crosshatch pattern which can be used for shade or growing hanging plants or vines on.

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Pillars, or columns, are tall, thin posts usually made from stone. Pillars are often decorative, and are usually used for holding something up, like a roof or a bridge.

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A platform is a horizontal surface that is raised up higher than what is around it. Platforms are commonly used at train stations so you can get into the train easier, and as a stage.
A plinth.
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A plinth is a heavy base made of stone that a statue or other work of art can stand on.
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A pole is a very tall post. Poles are often used to hold something up, like a tent or power lines. A Pole is also someone from Poland.