History fact
The Great Pyramid was the tallest human-made structure for about 3,800 years.
The details
Built around 2560 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza stood about 146 metres tall. It held the record until Lincoln Cathedral’s spire overtook it in the 1300s.
Source: Great Pyramid of Giza (Wikipedia)
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