To connect worlds, one had to protect them. The Han emperors understood this, and the Great Wall was built over 11,000 ...

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 ...

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 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.

There are several monumental structures in the world that stand out for their size, innovation, and the experience they can ...

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

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

Remnant of the Great Wall dated to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD ... However, as an outpost of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), this UNESCO World Heritage Site still warrants a long journey.

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China for two weeks for taking inappropriate photos at the Great Wall, with a man exposing his buttocks while a ...

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 ...

Archaeologists are gripped by something new about the Great Wall of China, which spans 12,000 miles and was constructed over ...