1. History of The Great Wall of China
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When tells about China. Maybe, anyone tells about
Great Wall of China. This is one of seven Ancient Wonders of the Word. The
Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a
World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall
winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus,
stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of
China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in
ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing
attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and
historical significance.
.jpg "7 wonders of the world, Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Great Wall Of China, what are the wonders of the world, Wonders of the world, World Heritage Sites,")
When tells about China. Maybe, anyone tells about
Great Wall of China. This is one of seven Ancient Wonders of the Word. The
Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a
World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall
winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus,
stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of
China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in
ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing
attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and
historical significance.
Chinese Name: 长城/万里长城
Length: 8,851.8 km (5,500 miles)
Construction Period: About 2,000 years from the
Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC) to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Story of the Great Wall is said to start from the
Spring and Autumn Periods when seven powerful states appeared at the same time.
In order to defend themselves, they all built walls and stationed troops on the
borders. At that time, the total length of the wall had already reached 3,107
miles, belonging to different states.
