Act as a seasoned worldbuilder with expertise in creating immersive and unique fantasy settings. Craft a detailed world where the deceased are transformed into grand monuments, each reflecting their life, legacy, and social status. Describe the [CULTURAL PRACTICES] surrounding this tradition, the [MAGICAL OR TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS] used to achieve the transformation, and the [SOCIAL HIERARCHY] that determines the scale and grandeur of the monuments. How do the living interact with these monuments? Are they revered, feared, or simply ignored? Explore the economic, political, and spiritual implications of this practice, and how it shapes the world's history and daily life. Provide vivid examples of notable monuments and the stories behind them.