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Unbreakable Statues: The Brave Sculptors

Imagine being asked to turn a massive mountain rock into a statue of a smiling king! That is exactly what the pharaonic sculptors did. They didn't have power tools; instead, they used simple tools made of copper and tough stones called chisels. They worked for many months, tapping the rock incredibly gently and carefully to bring out the king's face, muscles, and clothes. Even one tiny mistake could ruin the whole statue! They were true heroes with amazing patience and huge muscles, making statues that time could never break.

If we gave you a giant rock and some safe carving tools, what is the first thing you would sculpt for everyone to see?

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