00:00Think today's skyscrapers are impressive?
00:02Wait until you hear this!
00:04For nearly 4,000 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure
00:09on Earth.
00:10Standing at a towering 146.6 meters or 481 feet, this marvel of ancient engineering held
00:17the title until the 14th century, when the Lincoln Cathedral in England finally surpassed
00:22it.
00:23Imagine this incredible structure was built over 4,500 years ago, and it took nearly four
00:28millennia for anything taller to come along.
00:31Though its height has slightly reduced due to erosion, the Great Pyramid of Giza remains
00:36an enduring symbol of ancient human achievement.
00:38Who knew ancient Egypt was setting records that would stand for so long?
00:43Hit that like button for more astonishing facts, and don't forget to subscribe for more
00:47incredible history!
Comments