Name | Name:Ostankino Tower | Name:Bent Pyramid |
Height | Height:537 m, (1,762 ft) | Height:101 m, (332 ft) |
Location | Location:Moscow, Russia | Location:Egypt |
Year Constructed | Year Constructed:1963–1967 | Year Constructed:c. 2605 BC |
Description | Description:Tallest freestanding structure on land (in the world) from 1967 to 1975. Remains the tallest in Europe. Fire in 2000 led to extensive renovation. | Description:Angle of slope decrease during construction to avoid collapse. It was the tallest freestanding structure on land from c. 2605 BC to c. 2600 BC |