Tallest structures
Since nearly the creation of humans we have created structures to live in, use & look at. The oldest known structure created by humans is a stone wall located at the Theopetra cave made in 21000 BC. Now the whole world is covered in structures & these are the biggest.
List of tallest structures
Disclaimers
- no underwater structures are included
- year is the completion date
- includes structures that no longer exist
- height is the highest point
- Location is the country/town
| rank | name | height | year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Burj Khalifa | 829.8m | 2009 | United Arab Emirates/Dubai |
| #2 | Merdeka 118 | 678.9m | 2022 | Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur |
| #3 | Warsaw Radio Mast | 646.4m | 1974-1991 | Poland/Gąbin |
| #4 | Tokyo Skytree | 634m | 2012 | Japan/Tokyo |
| #5 | Shanghai Tower | 632m | 2014 | China/Shanghai |
| #6 | KRDK-TV mast | 627.8m | 1998 | United States/Galesburg |
| #7 | KXTV/KOVR tower | 624.5m | 1986 | United States/Walnut Grove |
| #8 | KATV tower | 609.6m | 1965-2008 | United States/Redfield |
| #9 | KCAU TV Tower | 609.6m | 1965 | United States/Sioux City |
| #10 | WECT tower | 609.6m | 1969-2012 | United States/Colly Township |
| #11 | KCCI Tower | 609.6m | 1974 | United States/Alleman |
| #12 | Diversified Communications Tower | 609.6m | 1981 | United States/Floyd Dale |
| #13 | 609.6m | United States/ | ||
| #14 | 609.6m | United States/ | ||
| #15 | 609.6m | United States/ | ||
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