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 ...

The oldest known part of the Great Wall of China was recently excavated, dating 300 years earlier than the previous record-holding section. This new find is part of the larger oldest part of the Great ...

By Stephen AsanteGNA Special Correspondent, Beijing, ChinaBeijing, March 23, GNA – The Chinese have a famous saying that: “He ...

The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the next UNESCO World Heritage site.

Measuring over 21,000 kilometers, the Great Wall was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and is one of the most admired monuments worldwide. In 2007, after a public contest ...

To connect worlds, one had to protect them. The Han emperors understood this, and the Great Wall was built over 11,000 kilometers to safeguard against those who might disrupt the network of ...

Traveling with kids is a great way to introduce them to history, culture, and nature. UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer ...

The Great Wall spans more than 12,000 miles across northern China. Construction of the massive defensive structure—which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987—lasted through the ...

UNESCO reports. It was built to protect China from nomadic groups that lived north of China. When he started construction of the Great Wall, the first emperor made use of earlier walls built by ...

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 ...

The Great Wall, which is over 50,000 km ... to encroach on the Wall and a cable car has been installed against the advice of the joint 1988 UNESCO/ICOMOS/ICCROM mission and of the State Bureau of ...