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Posted on October 2, 2008 by Freeda Poux | Posted under History
Facts About The Great Wall Of China: The Things You Did Not Know
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The first purpose of the Great Wall, back in the days when it was built, was to keep the fertile lands where agriculture was being made extensively away from the prying eyes of invaders. Also, the wall was meant to keep the people from running away from China, when the times were tough. Stone, wood, grass and earth were the main materials used for erecting the Great Wall, and the construction began in the 7th century B.C. Every tower along the wall was manned by the military and, as military defense was the main purpose of the wall, any sign of attack could be signaled from one tower to another until the whole army was aware of the danger. Fire and smoke signals were used for this purpose. The wall was not built under one single kingdom; as China flourished, centuries and centuries, the construction of the defense mechanism continued with new sections. During Qin dynasty (221-206 BC), the wall was unified as a single entity, and all the sections were linked, while repairs were being performed. The construction still continued for over 1700 years, and now, there is no wonder why the Great Wall of China still stands proud. Facts: - The wall is one of the favorite travel destinations; - It has watchtowers that look over steep hills, cliffs and plains and deserts, making for an incredible view for the one standing on it; - One million people contributed to the construction, many of them dying while the building was taking place; - The Chinese name is Ten Thousand Li Wall (li being a measurement unit standing for half a kilometer); - The name of China was coined during the Qin dynasty; - Earth and grass were used as materials for the sections in the western part of the wall, while the other sections, from the eastern part, were built out of bricks and stones; - The watchtowers were used for deployment between each other. The modern wall is made of four sections: the Badaling section, the Mutianyu section, the Simatai section and the Shixiaguan section, where travelers, scholars and scientists can come visit and learn the secrets of the masterpiece construction. Summer is most recommended for a trip to the Great Wall. About The Author: Freeda is a writer and publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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