The Great Wall Of China, The Longest Wall In The World
The Great Wall Of China The Great Wall of China is the largest man-made structure in the world. This long wall is made of stone, soil, wood. The wall is located at Shanghai Pass in China and ends at Lopnur. The wall is about 5 to 8 meters high and 6260 meters long. The purpose of building the wall was to protect the citizens of the country from external enemies and attacks. The Great Wall was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Great Wall of China separates Russia and China, and is located on the Chinese-Mongolian border. It will take about a month to cross the Great Wall on foot. History Of The Great Wall of China There is a huge history behind the construction of this Great Wall of China. Its construction has been going on for 2500 years. Its construction was not completed during the reign of any of the kings, but it was gradually elongated in the need of later kings. More than 20 ancient dynasties and state rulers are involved in this construction ...