Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas' has mentioned 'Soapstone' in the following places:
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Standing high on a platform reached by a slightlyxc2xa0 curved, divided staircase carrying on its parapets statues of the twelve prophets in soapstone (pedra sabxc3xa3o), the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas is approached via a ramped forecourt between six chapels marking Stations of the Cross (the Passos). | UNESCO |
The soapstone statues together with the polychrome wooden sculptures depicting scenes of Christxe2x80x99s Passion housed in the chapels stand as a crowning achievement of the creative genius of Francisco Antxc3xb4nio Lisboa, Aleijadinho, who bequeathed to humanity a truly impressive body of work. | UNESCO |
The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matozinhos in Congonhas has maintained its intrinsic values thanks to the effective conservation of its constituent elements including: the church of Bom Jesus, completed in 1772; the staircase, decorated with soapstone sculptures of the prophets; and the chapels marking the stations of the Cross with expressive sculptural groups representing the Passion of Christ. | UNESCO |