The Great Wall

The Great Wall factsChinese name: 长城 (Chángchéng /channg-chnng/ 'Long Wall')Location: Northern ChinaLength: 21,196.18 km (13,170.7 mi), all known sections were measuredHistory: more than 2,300 years

The Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world — the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes in some great scenery.

The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat, and tears. Families were separated, and many workers died and were interred as part of the Great Wall itself.Workers: soldiers, peasants, rebelsMaterials: stone, soil, sand, brickMaterial delivery: by hand, rope, cart, goat (?)