Historically the main purpose of statues has been to

A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.

Explanation:

According to a different source, the options that come with this question are:

A. Commemorate rulers and other important individuals.

B. Document events future generations should be aware of.

C. Create portraits of people who have served in government.

D. Serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.

Historically, most statues have been created with the purpose of celebrating rulers and other important individuals. Most of the time, these individuals are in positions of power. Statues therefore serve several purposes. Besides acting as commemmorations, they also allow people to learn about such figures. Sculptures also encourage citizens to remember people who have made an important contribution to society. Such a purpose continues to be relevant in the present.

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