The Great Wall Of China

With the original wall being built over a time frame of 20 years, the Great Wall Of China is an incredible structure.

Built with mainly rock, earth, and wood, it is believed that some one million people died in the making of the massive wall.

It isn't just one big long wall though. With it's original purpose being to defend China from attack, it also has many forts, passes, and beacon towers built into it to house soldiers, store things, and to pass on information safely.

More facts about the Great Wall Of China

➳ The Great Wall Of China is the longest structure ever built by humans.
➳ Despite popular belief, it is not true that The Great Wall Of China can be seen with the naked eye from the moon.
➳ The highest part of the wall is about eight metres (26 ft)