For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.

This video showcases the top five tallest buildings and structures from 4000 BCE to 2019, following the 'architectural height' definition set by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) ...