The Story Behind The Great Wall Of China

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

China's Great Wall stretches across mountains and deserts, becoming one of humanity's most remarkable architectural achievements.

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Early Chinese states built separate defensive walls centuries before the famous Great Wall took shape.

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Emperor Qin Shi Huang connected several existing walls to strengthen northern defenses around his empire.

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The Ming dynasty rebuilt and strengthened large sections, creating many stone and brick structures seen today.

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The walls helped defend territories against raids and provided strategic positions for soldiers and communication.

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Watchtowers allowed soldiers to observe distant threats and send signals across long stretches of the frontier.

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Builders constructed sections across steep mountains, deserts and rugged landscapes, making transportation and construction extremely difficult.

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Despite popular belief, astronauts cannot easily see the Great Wall with unaided eyes from space.

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BY: BHARAT EXPRESS