China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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Archaeologists Just Found China’s “Oldest Great Wall” Built 300 Years Earlier than Anyone Thought
For centuries, China’s Great Wall has been a symbol of resilience, ingenuity, and military strategy. But what if we’ve been telling its story wrong? A recent excavation in Shandong Province has ...
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The Great Wall of China Might Be Older Than We Thought
New research suggests that some sections of the wall were constructed during the Western Zhou dynasty between 1046 and 771 ...
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The Secret History of the Great Wall of China: How Long Is It Really?
Did you know the Great Wall of China is over 21,000 kilometers long? It’s about three times longer than we thought. This ...
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Discover China's History Along the Great Wall
the manager of the World Monuments Fund’s China projects. “The vastness of the structure helps children grasp the great achievements in human history—from the Great Wall to the great ...
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The Great Wall of China
Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the world: the Great Wall of China. Although it's unlikely you'll see the whole thing, you should aim to experience a portion ...