Mr. Jaggers was getting a feel for why construction of the original Sphinx spanned many generations of Pharaohs.

The construction of Fort Moyenne spanned 1846-1862, and Fort Supérieure 1852-1860.

The construction of the dam spanned 10 years from 1969 to 1979.

If the line is finished by 2014 (which is the best case), its planning and construction will span 41 years, longer than any other Budapest metro line.

Because the lengthy construction of Gothic cathedrals could span multiple architectural periods, and builders in each period did not always follow wishes of previous periods, dominant architectural style often changes throughout a particular building.

The construction of the temporary facility spanned from middle of 2011 to the end of 2011.

Its construction spanned over a period of 13 years, from 1871 to 1884.

Consisting of two chapels in neoclassical style, the construction spanned 51 years (1774-1825) and required the removal of a previous existing chapel, the Chapel of Our Lady.

The construction of Emperor Frederick's tomb spanned over 45 years, starting 25 years before his death.

Its construction spanned almost a decade, encountering obstacles from its initial funder, and ultimately cost over two million dollars.