THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
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How long is the Great Wall of China ?
Why was the Great Wall of China Build ?
How Tall is the Great Wall of China ?
When was it built?
Were other walls built?
How many people worked to build it?
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- The Great Wall of China was built over about 2000 years by several different Chinese emperors, starting in BC 475, to protect the people from their enemies, the Huns. Continue reading for facts about the Great Wall of China for kids.
- The Wall is a very unique structure that is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. It snakes through the mountains of China for 4,500 miles. That's longer than the distance across from New York to California by about 1,000 miles!
Many small walls were constructed by multiple Chinese emperors. Most of these small walls no longer exist as they were revamped during the Ming Dynasty, between 1368 and 1644 A.D., while much of the rest of the world was still developping.
The Ming Dynasty's rebuilding made it more elaborate, with watchtowers, bridges, battlements and cannons, leading to added for additional protection of the people.
- The Great Wall is 25 feet tall and 15-30 feet wide. That's wide enough for two cars to drive on! The facts show many people worked to build the Great Wall of China. Ancient records show that more than 300,000 soldiers and 500,000 commoners worked to build it. That's about the same as the population of San Francisco!Building the wall was hard work. Some of it was in very hot weather and some in the bitter cold. In the earliest stages, builders rammed earth and stone into the walls. But in the Ming Dynasty they used bricks, limestone and tiles, as well. Archaeologists have found bones in the wall so believe that when people died, they often included them in the wall.Contrary to certain reports, the Great Wall of China cannot be seen from the moon.
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For Teachers:
Facts about visiting the Great Wall
If you're going to China, the Great Wall is a must see. It's wide enough to walk on and many people even ride bikes.
Much of China is very warm, so if you're walking on the wall, it's important to bring water. Also, remember good walking shoes so you can fully enjoy the experience without getting blisters. Take plenty of pictures and share additional Great Wall of China facts for kids you know who might like to learn more. You can visit many different parts of the city and walk along it.
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