Great Wall of China
When we here the word China the monument that comes to one’s mind is The Great Wall of China which is one of the greatest seven wonders of the world. This Great Wall just like a gigantic dragon constructed over deserts, plateaus ,mountains and grasslands extends about 5,500 miles in length from east to west of China.
In Chinese language “Wan-Li Qang-Qeng” means 10,000-Li ( about 5000 km) Long Wall .
Thickness : 4.5 - 9 meters (15 - 30 feet) Height : 7.5 meters (25 feet)
The engineering and construction of this monument is marvelous.
The Great Wall of China was built by the first emperor Qin Shi Huangdi of China who belongs to the Qin (Chin) Dynasty around 2,000 years ago (221 B.C - 206 B.C.)with 1200 miles of construction. This is not a single wall but combination of several regional walls united to form a great wall.
The wall was constructed to protect the country against foreign nomadic invasions.Earlier it was built of stones ,earth and wood and later during reign of the Ming Dynasty the construction materials were replaced by long lasting bricks , tiles ,lime and stones in many areas of the wall.It was further stretched to 4000 miles with addition of cannons and watch towers with regular intervals which were used to store house troops,weapons and send singnals of smoke.
Barracks and administrative centres are situated at larger intervals.Signal towers built on high points along wall were unique with stairways and entries that confused attackers.Communication among the army units along the wall is of great importance. The process of generating weapons are displayed on the wall.
The only artificial and man made construction that is even visible from space is the great Great Wall of China with naked eye.
Hence, don’t miss a chance to view this fantastic monument.
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