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  2. List of tallest structures - Wikipedia

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    Tallest structures in the world as of 2024: 1. Burj Khalifa skyscraper 2. Merdeka 118 skyscraper 3. Tokyo Skytree 4. Shanghai Tower skyscraper 5. KRDK-TV mast. The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper at 828 m (2,717 ft).

  3. List of tallest buildings and structures - Wikipedia

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    The world's tallest human-made structure is the 828-metre-tall (2,717 ft) Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The building gained the official title of "tallest building in the world" and the tallest self-supported structure at its opening on January 9, 2010.

  4. List of largest monoliths - Wikipedia

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    The Maltese temples are the oldest free-standing structures on Earth. [62] Ashoka Pillars, weighing up to about 50 tons, were transported throughout India to territory ruled by Ashoka. [63] Göbekli Tepe, Turkey. Megaliths from 10 to a 50-ton pillar still in its quarry [64] transported up to a 1/4 mile. [65] Stonehenge, England. Largest stones ...

  5. List of tallest dams - Wikipedia

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    The tallest embankment dam and second tallest dam in the world is the 300 m (984 ft) Nurek Dam in Tajikistan. The tallest gravity dam is the 285 m (935 ft) high Grande Dixence Dam in Switzerland. The tallest natural dam, the 567 m (1,860 ft) Usoi Dam in Tajikistan, is 262 m (860 ft) taller than the tallest existing man-made one.

  6. List of tallest buildings - Wikipedia

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    Tallest buildings by pinnacle height, including all masts, poles, antennae, etc. in 2014 This measurement disregards distinctions between architectural and non-architectural extensions, and simply measures to the highest point, irrespective of material or function of the highest element.

  7. List of tallest pyramids - Wikipedia

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    This article is a list of the tallest pyramids in the world, both ancient and modern. In order to qualify for inclusion, each entry must be referred to as a pyramid (not just "pyramidal", "pyramid-shaped", or "in the shape of a pyramid") by reliable sources and be at least 50 meters (160 ft) tall.

  8. List of tallest structures by country - Wikipedia

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    Tallest structure: Warsaw Radio Mast, 646.38 m (2,121 ft), destroyed in 1991; tallest structure built in the world until 2010; FM- and TV-mast Olsztyn-Pieczewo, 360 m (1,181 ft) Tallest wooden structure: Gliwice Radio Tower, 1935, 118 m (387 ft), tallest existing construction built of wood; Tallest building: Varso Tower, 2022, 310 m (1,017 ft)

  9. List of tallest freestanding structures - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of tallest freestanding structures in the world past and present. To be freestanding a structure must not be supported by guy wires , the sea or other types of auxiliary support. It therefore does not include guyed masts , partially guyed towers and drilling platforms but does include towers , skyscrapers ( pinnacle height) and ...