Ten famous unfinished monuments from around the world

Years of hard work and millions of dollars may be needed to complete a building, monument, or memorial. Despite all these efforts, the benchmarks sometimes remain unfinished. Reasons can be a lack of workforce, lack of funds, or even the death of those involved in the construction. Some of the unfinished attractions in the world are beautiful and worth a visit. What it is can be as good as it should be. Here are ten famous unfinished monuments from around the world.

1. Crazy Horse monument.

When most people think of a gigantic sculpture on a mountain in South Dakota, they think of the famous Mount Rushmore. But there is another sculpture in the hills of South Dakota that will destroy Mount Rushmore when it's over. At the top of the Black Hills of South Dakota is the Crazy Horse Memorial. The project was initiated in 1948 by the sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and worked there until his death in 1982. The chef Henry Standing Bear was chef Oglala Lakota and invited him to carve a memorial in honor of all Amerindians. The size should be a representation of the Lakota leader Crazy Horse. In the 1990s, Crazy Horse's head started coming out of Black Hills. So far, most of the time has been spent carving on the head, which has 22 floors. [1] Over the past seven decades, crews have destroyed millions of tons of rock and removed it from the site. The total size will be more than 64 floors, and Crazy Horse's eyes are only 5 meters wide. The project money comes exclusively from entry fees and donations, and it could take a few more years before you cut off your arm.

2. The holy family.

Inspired by nature and faith, the Sagrada Familia was built in 1882. The basilica is currently 70% completed, and the construction of the six central towers is underway. After more than 130 years of development, the site could be less than ten years old. The total cost of building the great Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona is hard to calculate. The annual budget is currently around $ 27 million and is paid for with tickets and private donations. The new tallest tower is 172 meters high, making it one of the tallest religious structures in Europe. The construction should be completed by 2026, but the decorative elements may take longer.

3. Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

One of the largest churches in the world is an unfinished masterpiece. A guide to St. John the Divine Cathedral from 1921 suggested that it would take about 700 years to complete the building due to the actual Gothic construction and lack of support. Reverend Horacio Potter, on the right, helped start the movement to build the cathedral, but died in 1887 before construction began. His nephew Henry Codman Potter sought financial support for the development of the temple and eventually acquired a 13-acre property. The foundation stone was laid in 1892, the first service was performed in 1899, and in 1916 the foundation stone was laid for the ship. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is located on Amsterdam Avenue in New York. It is currently over a century old and will continue to be built in the coming decades. There is no timetable for completion, as funding is now a priority in serving the community in many ways.

4. Ryugyong Hotel.

The Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea should have opened in 1989, but the structure was never completed. At this time, it would have been the seventh-largest skyscraper and the largest hotel in the world. The construction of the Grand Hotel began in 1987, but an economic crisis stopped the work. The hotel had over 3,000 rooms, seven rotating restaurants, casinos, nightclubs, and lounges. The pyramid-shaped hotel has not yet received a guest, but the construction of the 105-story building can soon be resumed. Over the years, the hotel has been run several times, but it has not opened yet. Recently, pictures of cranes and construction vehicles were taken outside the building, possibly suggesting that the construction will resume. [10] The Ryugyong Hotel is one of the most amazing places to visit when you see an end date.

5. Pyramid of Neferefre.

The Egyptian pharaoh Neferefre built a monument in the necropolis of Abusir. He died before the completion of the pyramid and soon became a morgue and a Mastaba temple. The pyramid started with a large footprint, roughly the size of the Sahrawi monument. The builders dug a hole in the center of the pedestal where the burial chamber was located. An entrance corridor was built on the north side, and a ditch led from the entrance to the fountain. Only a few remnants of Pharaoh's body were found, indicating that he died at the age of 22 or 23 years. One step was taken from the core of the pyramid, giving it the shape of a mastaba. The mortuary temple was completed in three phases and consisted of an open hall and three bedrooms.

6. Mingun Pahtodawgyi.

You will find Mingun Pahtodawgyi in the small town of Mingun in the Sagaing Region of northwestern Burma.  King Bodawpaya acquired thousands of prisoners and slaves during his war campaigns and used them to build this great project. The construction process began to affect the finances of the state, and people created the prophecy that the kingdom would go down as soon as the pagoda was completed. The variations of the prophecy also said that the king would likewise perish with the country. The unfinished pagoda is 50 meters high, one-third of the proposed height, and its footprint is approximately 42 square meters. An earthquake in Mingun Pahtodawgyi in 1839 revealed large cracks. It is known as one of the most significant pillars of stone and bricks in the world.

7. Hassan Tower.

Hassan Tower, also called Hassan Tower, is a massive minaret in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The project commissioned by Yaqub al-Mansur in the 12th century was to be the tallest minaret in the world, and the mosque to which it belonged would have been the largest. The construction of the project ended, however, four years after the death of Al-Mansur. The Great Mosque would be the centerpiece of the new capital and would celebrate the Sultan's victory over the Spanish Christians. The tower is currently 44 meters high, just over half of the expected height. On the marble floor are about 200 pillars scattered, indicating that the mosque could have accommodated 20,000 believers at the same time when completed. In 2012, the Hassan Tower received the status of a World Heritage Site.

8. Ta Keo.

Ta Keo is a mountain temple in the ancient city of Angkor and contains five pyramids arranged in towers. It was perhaps one of the largest temples ever built and one of the largest, but it was never completed. Although it is not finished yet, the structure is big enough to see from a distance. The main temple has five height levels, and the last pyramid is 14 meters higher than the second terrace. The five large towers are arranged to a Quincunx, and a moat surrounds the outer walls. The magnificent monument is made of sandstone, and the reason why it was not finished is unknown. The inscriptions found indicate that construction was halted after lightning struck the temple, which is considered a bad omen. Some experts believe that the young King Jayavarman V had difficulty holding his throne, which prevented any construction. [5] Even though the temple is not finished yet, it is a magnificent sight.

9. Scotland National Monument.

The National Monument of Scotland is located on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. Instead of being a national treasure as expected, it is often referred to as the "shame of Scotland," as construction is ongoing. The monument was to be dedicated to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died during the Napoleonic Wars but was never completed. The foundations of the statue were laid in 1824, but the construction was quickly stopped in 1829 when the money provided by the public subscription was completed. There have been several attempts to complete the magnificent monument, but it is still unfinished. A full version of the national monument would have looked like the Athenian Parthenon, but the current structure has only 12 pillars.

10. Bara Kaman.

Bara Kaman is the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II, the eighth and penultimate king of the Adil Shah dynasty in Bijapur (also known as Vijayapura), India. The goal was to build a mausoleum that is more beautiful and higher than any other. Bara Kaman means "12 arches" in English, and the building should consist of 12 arches, which were built horizontally and vertically around the tomb of Ali Adil Shah II. The construction of the mausoleum began in 1672 but was never completed. His father killed Ali Adil Shah before finishing work. After completion of the shrine, the shadow should have met Gol Gumbaz. Ali's father did not want Bara Kaman to take Gol Gumbaz, so he killed his son to prevent him from completing the project. The Archaeological Investigation of India now takes over the property. The front garden is well maintained, and visitors can enjoy the architectural know-how of the arches and pillars of the monument.