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The use of "monolith" in literature often emphasizes not only the physical grandeur of a structure but also its historical and cultural significance. For instance, in Herodotus’s account, the term is applied to a chamber that took three years to transport from Elephantine, measuring 21 cubits by 14 by 8, underscoring both the formidable engineering challenge and the symbolic weight such a structure carried in ancient times [1]. This usage illustrates how "monolith" can evoke images of monumental effort and enduring presence in literary descriptions.
  1. The monolith chamber mentioned in ch. 175, which it took three years to convey from Elephantine, measured only 21 cubits by 14 by 8.
    — from The History of Herodotus — Volume 1 by Herodotus

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