Saudi Arabia's 'Big Ben' is 35 times taller and cost £12bn to build
The 600m skyscraper in Saudi Arabia is one of the most expensive buildings ever constructed and features the world's biggest ...
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Saving Big Ben
If the Elizabeth Tower had not been urgently conserved, there was a risk that the clock mechanism might fail or that the building will become too costly or difficult to repair. Completed in 1859, the ...
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Mecca Clock: The world’s largest clock tower, illuminating the skies of Islam's holiest city in Saudi Arabia
the Mecca Clock, located on the iconic Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower. This engineering marvel is part of one of the tallest buildings in the world, standing at an impressive height of 601 metres.
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Makkah’s Clock Tower Is Definitely One Of The World’s Most Spectacular Projects
When it comes to jaw-dropping landmarks, the Makkah Clock Tower definitely stands out as one of the world’s most spectacular projects! Towering at an incredible 1,972 feet, it’s more than just a ...
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Big Ben: London's iconic landmark turns 160 years old
Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of when Big Ben began striking the hour, on 11 July 1859. The Great Bell forms part of the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower - commonly known as Big Ben.
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Saudi Arabia's 'Big Ben' is 35 times taller and cost £12bn to build
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower, a staggering 600m high ... the project saw over 17,000 workers on site.Big Ben sits at 96m high, with Makkah's similar-looking building far exceeding it in height.