The Twin Towers, also known as the World Trade Center, were two iconic skyscrapers located in Lower Manhattan, New York City. They were designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki and completed in 1973. The towers stood at 1,368 feet (417 meters) and 1,362 feet (415 meters) tall, respectively, making them the tallest buildings in the world at the time of their completion.

The Twin Towers were a symbol of American economic power and prosperity, and they quickly became a popular tourist attraction. The towers featured observation decks on the 107th and 110th floors, which offered stunning views of the city. The towers also housed offices for numerous businesses and organizations, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owned the buildings.

On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers were the target of a terrorist attack carried out by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda. Two hijacked commercial airplanes were flown into the towers, causing them to collapse and killing nearly 3,000 people. The attack was the deadliest terrorist act in world history and led to a global war on terror.

The destruction of the Twin Towers had a profound impact on the United States and the world. It