What building surpassed the Great Pyramid in height?
The pyramid of Giza 146.5m (481 ft) was the tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years. Until Lincoln Cathedral 160m (525 ft) in 1311. That's 0.4 of the height of the Empire State building!
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