The modern building environment has produced typically accelerated construction periods for Architectural projects – Today, the majority is constructed within 3-5 years of project commencement. However, history will show that many high profile construction projects haven’t been so quick to complete.
From 10 to 1, I present to you the Longest Construction projects of all time!
10. The Coliseum
Started: Circa A.D. 70 – Completed: Circa A.D. 80 – Duration: 10 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
9. Parthenon
Started: Circa 447 B.C. – Completed: Circa 430 B.C. – Duration: 17 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
8. The Great Pyramid of Giza
Started: Circa 2,580 B.C. – Completed: Circa 2,560 B.C. – Duration: 20 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
7. Sacsayhuamán
Started: Circa A.D. 1445 – Completed: Circa A.D. 1508 – Duration: 63 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
6. York Minster Cathedral
Started: A.D.1220 – Completed: A.D. 1472 Duration: 252 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
5. Chicken Itza
Started: Circa A.D. 600 – Completed: Circa A.D. 1000 – Duration: 400 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
4. Angkor Wat
Started: Circa A.D. 802 – Completed: Circa A.D. 1220 – Duration: 418 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
3. Petra
Started: Circa 600 B.C. – Completed: Circa A.D. 250 – Duration: 450 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
2. Stonehenge
Started: Circa 3100 B.C. – Completed: Circa 1500 B.C. – Duration: 1,600 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
1. The Great Wall
Started: Circa 400 B.C. – Completed: Circa A.D. 1600 – Duration: 2,000 years
(see Wikipedia entry)
