Size and scale

The heaviest single stones and the tallest structures, ranked by the figures in our records.

Measure shown: Heaviest single stone, or height where no stone weight is recorded.

Coverage: 28 of 50 published wonders have data for this theme.

Leading examples

1. Baalbek quarry monoliths: 1650 t heaviest stone
2. Unfinished Obelisk: 1090 t heaviest stone, 42 m tall
3. Trilithon of Baalbek: 800 t heaviest stone
4. Christ the Redeemer: 635 t heaviest stone, 30 m tall
5. Aksum stelae: 520 t heaviest stone, 33 m tall
6. Broken Menhir of Er Grah: 330 t heaviest stone, 20.6 m tall