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    Introduction A vigorous indication of the country’s abiding durability was an exclusive configuration known as the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall was assembled and established by a man named Qin, the first emperor of China. He conceived this complex as a forcible blockade to defend the Chinese and their homeland as well. Much of the Chinese society became endeavored to death in the development of this unforgettable wall in China. Qin was frightened that one of his rivals of the other six different kingdoms in China would try to endorse his capacity and accomplishments. His most immense triumph was the Great Wall of China, but it was also the most massive burial ground in the world. Beneath these brick walls, shields thousands of dead…

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    The Great Wall of China, located in northern China, is a collection of walls made of stone, brick, wood and other materials put together to create one. In length they total up to more than 13,000 miles. It was built across China to contain and protect Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the many different groups of the Eurasian Steppe. Several of these walls were dated back to being built in as early years as the 7th century, but it was not until later, these joined…

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    Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the world’s largest man-made monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, currently spanning 21,000 kilometres, and was as significant during its initial construction in the Qin Dynasty (221BC), as it is today. Built over nine years to protect China from Northern invasion, at its peak, this section of the Wall spanned an estimated 5,000 kilometres from Lintao to Liaoning. During its construction under Emperor Shi Huangdi, it was a central focus which…

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    stands among these magnificent structures is The Great Wall of China. The starting point for this goliath is around 476 BC - 221 BC. And it got finished around 206 B.C. Even being built over 1900 years ago it would be just as impressive if it was built today. When this marvelous wall was first created it was just wall segments used and built by various different states including the Yan, Zhao and Qin. Anyone that could, helped to build this because it was all manpower. Yes, no cranes or heavy…

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    over 2,000 years to build the Great Wall of China? Affirmative, it took 2,000 years to build the wall. It additionally took multiple dynasties to create and finish the wall; nevertheless, all the dynasties were doing the same thing with the wall, prospering their predecessor. The Wall of China was mainly built to protect to protect China from their number one enemy: The Mongols. Even though China’s Great Wall had many costs, it still protected people, information, trades, and unified China.…

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    The Great Wall of Ancient China is a monument that still survives to this day, although, the cost to build it was far more than it was worth. It was an idea that did not turn out as well as hoped. The costs ended up being, the lives of thousands of soldiers, their crops, and pounds of silk in China. High human costs was a problematic reason that the costs outweighed the benefits. Just during the Qin Dynasty alone over 30,000 soldiers were ordered to build, and guard the wall. In order to do…

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    The Great wall of China is an extremely important artefact. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and supposedly can be seen from space. It is the most challenging barrier for the enemy because it defends and protects China from any outside forces. The Great Wall of China was and still is a very significant man made feature. It is made of stone, bricks, earth, wood and many other components that the people of China could find. It was ordered to be made by the first emperor, Qin Shi…

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    The Great Wall of China, built in 206 B.C, is over 5,000 miles and took over 2,000 years to finish. It is a very significant and prominent feature of Chinese society, yet did the benefits outweigh the cost. Having this in mind and viewing both sides of the argument, The Great Wall of China did not outweigh the costs because it took many individuals away from important jobs, as well as increased the number of casualties throughout all of China. A reason why the benefits did not outweigh the cost…

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    The Great Wall of China: An Architectural Achievement China has had an incredibly large amount of recognizable accomplishments and aspects. While all were/are extraordinary and have caught our attention, some haven't been so likeable or popular. Although, among the most well-known and desirable have been The Great Wall of China. Did you know that China's Great Wall is a graveyard as well? Or how about the fact that it's more than 13,000 miles long?! This exceptional monument is, without doubt,…

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    punished to work on a monster of a project called The Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China was an inconvenience to the country; even though it was a very famous historical landmark, it was a waste of time, resources, and men. In 221 BCE the Qin dynasty rose to power. Shi Huangdi, who called himself The First Emperor, was the emperor of the dynasty. He started building The Great Wall. He used going to work on the wall as a type of punishment. When he died, the Han dynasty rose to power,…

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