The Great Wall, which has been in the list of Seven World Wonders, is a masterpiece of architecture located in China. Although its visibility from space might be a myth, it becomes a part of the Chinese history and still continues to be a major tourist attraction for visitors across the world. Here is all the interesting information and facts about the Great Wall.
Where the Great Wall of China is located?
The Great Wall of China stretches over approximately 4,000 miles from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west. Simply, the path of the Great Wall stretches from a seaport on China\’s east coast to Xinjiang in China\’s northwest.
Great Wall – one of seven ancient world wonders
Who built the Great Wall of China?
The labor force used in the construction of the Great Wall was made up of three main groups: the soldiers, common people, and criminals. The soldiers were the primary workforces while the criminals were forced into labor as punishment.
Great Wall attracts thousands of visitors each year
How long it took to build the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall of China was never built by one government. Initially, powerful regional kingdoms built their own walls, which were solely meant for their own defensive military requirements. The earliest known sections of the Great Wall were constructed in the 7th century BC. After the emergence of unified China in the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), the Great Wall became a collective entity. Around 1700 years after this, it was enlarged and enhanced.
Great Wall were constructed in the 7th century BC
How long is the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall of China stretches over approximately 6,400 km across a variety of terrains like mountains, plateaus and desserts.
The Great Wall of China stretches over approximately 6,400 km
What is the width of the Great Wall?
The width of the Great Wall is different at various positions and hence ranges from 15 to 30 feet.
Beauty of the Great Wall
What is the height of the Great Wall?
The Great Wall of China has an average height of about 25 feet.
The Great Wall of China has an average height of about 25 feet
What is the purpose of building the Great Wall?
The Great Wall was built to serve as a site for lookout posts, to provide armies a swift warning system and to create an elevated military roadway through the rugged terrain. Owing to the differences between agricultural and nomadic economies in China, the Great Wall provided a protection to the economic development and cultural progress. It also safeguarded the trade routes such as the Silk Road, and facilitated safe transmission of information and transportation.
One gate way of the Great Wall
What the Great Wall of China is made of?
In the nascent stages, the Great Wall of China was mainly built from soil, stones and wood. The use of bricks was a later development. Builders usually used materials that were available easily. For example while building over the mountain ranges, the stones of the mountain were used, whereas in the deserts, the sanded reeds and juniper tamarisks were put to use.
The Great Wall of China was mainly built from soil, stones, wood and bricks
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