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  1. History of the Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

    In 1990, Arthur Waldron published the influential The Great Wall: From History to Myth, where he challenged the notion of a unitary Great Wall maintained since antiquity, dismissing it as a modern …

  2. Great Wall of China - Length, Map & Facts | HISTORY

    Aug 24, 2010 · Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall was originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the third century B.C. as a means of...

  3. The History of the Great Wall, 2,200+ years, 7+ Dynasties

    The history of the Great Wall of China in the major dynasties of its construction, from 2,600 years ago to the present, with key events and building phases.

  4. The Great Wall of China History: The Story Behind the World’s …

    Sep 14, 2025 · The Great Wall of China, an iconic symbol of Chinese civilization, spans over 13,000 miles and has a history exceeding 2,000 years. Initially built for defense against invasions, …

  5. The History of the Great Wall of China

    Feb 17, 2025 · he Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles across northern China. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years, evolving …

  6. Great Wall of China - World History Encyclopedia

    Aug 22, 2015 · Construction of the wall began in the Qin Dynasty (221 to 206 BCE) under the First Emperor Shi Huangdi (reigned 221 to 210 BCE) and continued over hundreds of years throughout …

  7. The Great Wall of China: History and Legacy

    Sep 17, 2025 · The Great Wall of China is not a single wall but a story of walls—built, rebuilt, abandoned, and revived across centuries. It is a story of empires defending themselves, of cultures …

  8. The Great Wall Of China | History Timeline

    A History Timeline About The Great Wall Of China The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built across northern China to protect the Chinese states and empires from invasions by various …

  9. The Great Wall of China - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · The Great Wall of China was built over centuries by China’s emperors to protect their territory. Today, it stretches for thousands of miles along China’s historic northern border.

  10. Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

    They were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.