Name | Name:Bent Pyramid | Name:Lincoln Cathedral |
Height | Height:101 m, (332 ft) | Height:160 m, (525 ft) |
Location | Location:Egypt | Location:England |
Year Constructed | Year Constructed:c. 2605 BC | Year Constructed:1092–1311 |
Description | 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 | Description:The central spire was destroyed in a storm in 1549. While the reputed height of 525 ft (160 m) is accepted by most sources, others consider it doubtful. If the reputed height is to be believed, it was the tallest freestanding structure on land from 1311 to 1549 |