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Most of the Great Wall of China has crumbled and before now the wall was used for defense. Now people go on tours of the wall and go to take pictures of the wall.

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The great wall of China was built to keep the Mongols from invading China.It was first built in the 7th century B.C. when China was still divided into many small states. After the unification of China in 221 B.C., the first emperor of Qin Dynasty linked the walls of the three states in the north and formed the first "Wan Li Chang Cheng" (ten thousand li Great Wall, li is a Chinese length unit, 2 li = 1 km). Since then, the Great Wall was rebuilt, modified or extended throughout Chinese history for over 2,000 years. Most of the Great Wall we see today was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In some areas, two walls built in two different dynasties can be seen running side by side. For a more detailed history of China and the Great Wall.


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The original Great Wall built around 221 BC is believed to have been built over a period of about 20 years. The Great Wall of which there is most evidence for today was actually built during the Ming dynasty (in place 1368-1644), over a period of around 200 years.


How important is it that the great wall of china has survived through the centuries and remains standing today?

The Great Wall of China was originally built as a military defense but now serves as a symbol of the Chinese culture and their dedication to keep their empire safe. The wall is a reminder to the Chinese people of their history and their ancestors.


How is The grat wall of china used Today?

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When was the gerat wall of China made?

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What percentage of the Great Wall of china exist today?

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Is the wall built by qin shihuangdi is the same Great Wall of China we know today?

Essentially, yes. He sent his slaves and criminals to Northern China to build a fortified wall as a line of defense against nomadic descendants of Atilla the Hun, whom he believed would invade. This fortification was the beginning of what is now known as the Great Wall, which was completed in the Ming Dynasty.


Who was the emperor of turkey when the great wall of china was built?

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Does the Great Wall of China still exist?

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