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The world's tallest buildings, since 2600 B.C.
- rms 18y agoAlso see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_three_tallest_structures_in_the_world http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_three_tallest_struc...
- herdrick 18y agoWow - I missed that. That's actually the much better reference. Except for all the TV antennas screwing it up.
- boredguy8 18y agoBurj Dubai is now the tallest man-made structure on earth. This news amongst much other fanfare regarding Dubai makes me wonder: What's going on there. I know UAE is an oil country - but where is all that money coming from? And who is spending the money moving there? Basically: does anyone have any info on "what's up" with Dubai?
- daniel-cussen 18y agoI know as little as the next guy, but according to the people building these structures, it's an attempt to make Dubai about more than just oil. However, Potosí is almost a ghost town, so I don't know how succesful this strategy will be for Dubai.
- sanswork 18y agoIt's a regional and financial hub city like New York/London and that's where the money is coming from now. I don't think Dubai has had any significant oil revenue for quite some time.
- spon 18y agoFrom Wikipedia: "Although the United Arab Emirates is becoming less dependent on natural resources as a source of revenue, petroleum and natural gas exports still play an important role in the economy, especially in Abu Dhabi. A massive construction boom, an expanding manufacturing base, and a thriving services sector are helping the UAE diversify its economy. Nationwide, there is currently $350 billion worth of active construction projects."
- netcan 18y agoReligious monopoly was broken by the Washington Monument.