Great Wall of China on the
list of the Seven Wonders of the World, which was a masterpiece of the world.
Over the years this building was the object of tourists from all over the
world, because the rich history of visits.
Here are some facts
check on the Great Wall of China:
Who built the Great
Wall of China?
Great Wall of China was
built centuries ago by Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC or
so. This wall was built up as a barricade against attackers such as the Hsiung
Nu nomads from the north of China. The walls are built by people in the
surrounding areas, with the prisoners and soldiers.
Over the years, these
walls were made with additions in the next 200 years, changes such as cannons
and towers. In fact, Emperor Wudi of the Han dynasty, have contributed to the
construction of this gigantic project, amounting to Yanz Dunhuang and is known
as Lop Nur.
Where are the Great
Wall of China?
The wall is along the
Shanhaiguan in the east of Lake Lop, in the West. Its length is about 8.852.8
km, with a form, the traveler, the landscape of the river and the hills can be
seen around the walls. The Great Wall of China, height about 30 feet wide and
15 feet.
Great Wall is?
At the start of
construction, the walls are built of stone and wood. The use of bricks is an
evolution. The first manufacturers to use materials that are readily available.
For example, because he was in the mountains, they use stones, since it is
close to the mountains and thick trees, they use wood.
How long will it be
built?
The purpose of the
Great Wall of China, China to protect against intruders. According to research
by archaeologists, the wall starts at the 6th Century BC and 7 BC. Technically
it is not know who actually begin with the construction, not to mention the
Emperor of the Qin Dynasty had significant changes and additions to the Great
Wall of China.
Not easy to build walls
of wood, stone, earth and grass. Not to mention, if by a wall which was to pass
through the transport process with animal power and personnel at the top of the
mountain must be replaced.
It is truly amazing
that the creation of man attracts many people from around the world. An
imposing edifice, built by so many hands and leads us on an impressive history.
There are so many things we can learn from the rich architectural history of
the Great Wall of China.
