The world’s tallest buildings represent humanity’s remarkable capacity to overcome architectural and engineering challenges, ...

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.

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.