
Makkah Tower in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Makkah Tower retains its place as the 2nd tallest building in the world. Standing at the height of 1,972 feet (601.07 m), the Abraj Al-Bait Tower, also known as Makkah Royal Clock Tower, has been declared the second tallest building in the world by the United States' Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat that is recognized as a world authority on supersized skyscrapers. Only Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 2,717 feet (828.14 meter) tall, surpasses the Makkah Clock Tower in height. Makkah Clock Tower also holds several world records. It is the tallest clock tower in the world and has the world's largest clock face. (Xinhua/Wang bo)
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