For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.
Dubai’s Ciel Tower evolved unexpectedly upward as designers adapted to a tight footprint, creating a slender tower defined by clever engineering, airy atria and dramatic views.
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.
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