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The 10 Most Expensive Things Ever Built

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  • June 3, 2020

Despite the fact that huge buildings and massive structures don’t come at a cheap price, companies and governments across the world have continued to build them for hundreds of years. Big projects can easily run into hundreds of millions of dollars as costs spiral out of control. Any construction job will require payment for labor, raw materials, planning, research and design, meaning that plenty of money can easily go to waste if a tight grip isn’t held on the accounts. Even with an expert team and a sound plan, it is still possible for building work to cost staggering sums of money. That is exactly what happened with these examples, which are the most expensive things ever built.

7 Grand Mosque in Mecca
Grand Mosque in Mecca

The royal family of Saudi Arabia has recently agreed to a complete refurbishment of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. This project will see the building renovated and improved in several areas as well the construction of a brand new road and railway. The projected cost for the entire refurbishment is $23 billion, though that price could rise if any complications arise.