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Great Wall of China

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: China
Description:
In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Great Wall of China", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.