For centuries, mankind has been captivated by the idea of building higher and higher. From the Great Pyramid of Giza, which held the title of the tallest structure for over 3,800 years, to today's ...
Looking back through time, the world’s tallest man-made structure was the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It held that position over 3,800 years, until the Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1311.
The Rise Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, would be the tallest building in the world if completed, dwarfing Dubai's Burj Khalifa.