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The Great Wall of China
Let's Know about Great Wall of China
- Wonder's Name The Great Wall of China
- Location Huairou District, China
- Length: The Great Wall is 21,196.18 km long.
- Construction: The wall began construction during the Western Zhou Dynasty
(1046–771 BC) and took over 2,000 years to build.
Features of Great Wall in China
China Wall Tower
- Watchtowers, also known as abutments, could be square, rectangular, or round.
- These ancient buildings were used to communicate the military situation and other information.
Constructions
- The Great Wall is not a single-structured wall.
- It includes beacon towers, barriers, barracks, garrison stations, and fortresses along the walls
- Together forming an integrated defense system.
Speciality
- The Great Long Wall of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1987.
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