10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Great Wall of China

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• The Great Wall of China is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• The large wall of China was built for more than 2,000 years and is estimated to have a length of about 13,000 miles.
• The original function of the Great Wall of China is to protect the Kingdom of China from the Barbarian attack along the northern border.
• The construction of the Great Wall of China began in the 7th century BC by the Zhou Dynasty, but most of what we saw today was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
• Thousands of workers and prisoners are forced to build a large Chinese wall, and it is estimated that millions of people died during this process.
• The large wall of China does not fully consist of stone walls, but also contains supervisory towers, gates and bridges.
• There is a myth that the large wall of China can be seen from outer space, but this is not true.
• During World War II, the Japanese army attacked the Great Wall of China and many parts of the wall were destroyed.
• The large Chinese wall is now a popular tourist destination and is estimated to attract around 10 million visitors every year.
• The Great Wall of China is a national symbol of China and is considered one of the most important cultural heritage in the world.