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Modern Marvels
1993
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Modern Marvels
Twin Towers of the East 10 Season 7 Episode
44 min
1993
8.7
Rising almost 1,500 feet high, the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia were named the worldโs tallest in 1996 by the Council on Tall Buildings. Connecticut architect Cesar Pelli blended traditional Islamic motifs with the modern skyscraper to create a beacon to the new Asia. Join us as we tour this gateway to the East, an engineering marvel involving experts from around the globe and the determination of Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad to transform his country into a 21st-century power.
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