History: Ancient Egypt: The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years until the Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1311.
History: Aztec Empire: The capital city, Tenochtitlan, was built on an island in a lake and featured advanced "floating gardens" called chinampas.
History: Ottoman Empire: This empire lasted for over 600 years, finally coming to an end in 1922 following the aftermath of World War I.