The Great Wall of China is developed from several border fortifications and castles from different Chinese kingdoms. It's For several centuries, these kingdoms were probably as concerned about protecting their neighbors as threatened by barbaric invasions or incursions. It is one of the most important artificial monuments in the
world, the Great Wall of China annually
attracts millions of visitors from around the world. The huge fortifications
stretch across northern China China from nomadic tribes, it was also used as a
customs warehouse along the Silk Road to
maintain order at the border.
In such a long and rich history (the construction lasts more
than 2000 years), there is much to learn about the Great
Wall of China . Originally made of simple clay, it was ultimately
made of bricks laid by millions of workers. It is estimated that 70% of the
Chinese population participated in the construction of the first sections of
the Great Wall which were built during the Qin dynasty. Are you curious to know more? Let's learn more about what
makes the Great Wall of China so special, as
we dispel rumors that it is really great. Read on for more information on the Great Wall of China , one of the largest artificial
structures in the world.
Information about the great
wall of China
It is not a continuous wall. If the name of the Great Wall gives the impression that it
is a continuous masonry, this is not the case. In fact, what is called a unique
monument is a system of fortifications built by different dynasties. Many of
these walls are parallel to each other. And all these fortifications do not
contain real walls. Trenches and natural barriers such as rivers and hills are
often considered part of the Great Wall of China .
Its Construction began in the 7th century BC.
C. C. and was initiated by several ancient Chinese states. In fact, it was the
first emperor of China
According to an official investigation, the Ming Dynasty is
responsible for 8,850 kilometers (5,500 miles) of the incredible monument. This
includes 6,259 kilometers (3,889 miles) from the Royal Wall, which is one of
the most visited areas of the Great Wall today. Badaling, Mutianyu and
Jinshanling is a well-preserved part of the wall near Beijing China
It cannot be seen from space
In the popular myth about the Great Wall of
China is that it can be seen from space with the naked eye. Due to
its huge size, it is easy to understand why this rumor started, but it is not.
NASA claims that the urban legend dates back to at least 1938. It continued to
gain ground until the Apollo astronauts landed on the moon.
Real astronauts have repeatedly confirmed that this is
simply not the case. The Great Wall cannot be seen with the naked eye, even in
orbit near the earth. One thing that prohibits its visibility is the materials
from which it is made. "It is very, very difficult to differentiate the Great Wall of China in the photography of astronauts
because the materials used in the wall are similar in color and texture to the
materials of the earth which surrounds it, the Earth", said -he explains.
Kamlesh P. Lulla, Chief NASA Earth Observation Scientist at the Johnson Space
Center in Houston
It slowly disappears
The
Unfortunately, it is not only the natural elements that the Great Wall of China has to face. Humans continue to cause negative damage. Sections in rural areas have sometimes been destroyed to make room for land use planning or have been destroyed by their building materials. There is also a black market for the bricks of the Great Wall and tourists are also known to steal these precious items. Conservation organizations are calling on the government to provide more protection and to provide local communities with more education and grants to help solve the problems.
New sections
Given the age of the Great Wall of
China , you will be surprised to find that researchers are still
discovering new sections. In 2009, new sections of the Ming dynasty were
discovered using infrared range finders and GPS. The 180-mile section of the
wall was covered with hills, ditches, and rivers.
In around 2015, archaeologists discovered 6 miles of wall ruins
bordering the Hui Autonomous Region of Ningxia and Gansu Province
Signaling columns
The signal towers are also called beacons, beacon terraces,
smoke hills, hills or kiosks. They were used to send military communications:
beacons (fire or flashlights) at night or smoke signals during the day; Other
methods have also been used, such as raising banners, striking tap, or shooting
with weapons. The signal towers, which were often erected on mountain peaks for
maximum visibility, were tall towers or independent platforms. There were rooms
for the soldiers, as well as stables, stables, and warehouses on the lower
levels.
the walls
Actually, the walls itself was the key to the defense system. It was
generally 6.5 meters wide at the base and 5.8 meters above it, with an average
height of 7 to 8 meters or slightly lower on steep slopes. The structure of the
wall varied from place to place, depending on the availability of building
materials. The walls were made of clay between wooden planks, adobe bricks, a
mixture of bricks and stones, stones or piles and planks. Some sections used
existing river dikes; others used steep and rugged terrain such as cliffs and
gorges to replace artificial structures.
