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Sunday 15 September 2013

The Great Wall of China

Among-st many man-made marvels of the world “The great wall of China” still stand tall carrying the centuries old history and culture of china within itself. The Great wall also known as the ‘Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li’ is collection of stone and earthen fortifications. This series of walls were constructed between 16th century by different dynasties in Northern China; in order to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire and ward off any threats of invasion from the Nomadic Tribes.
In 1987, UNESCO declared "The Great Wall of China" as a World Heritage.
This on of the greatest man-made wonders of the world collectively stretches across the mountains, grasslands, and deserts to a massive distance of approximately 5,500 miles. The wall was built mostly along the southern edge still intact and have been renovated over time; some have eroded and are now ruins while many have faded away with the passage of time.


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