The Great Wall of China is an important aspect of Chinese history. It was built to protect the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups or military infiltration by warlike forces. There are four major walls: The first major wall was built during the reign of the First Emperor, the main emperor of the short-lived Qin Dynasty. The second wall was built during the first century BC under the reign of the Han Dynasty. The third wall was built from 1138-1198 under the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and the last major wall was built from 1368-1620, it was started when Hongwu Emperor ruled until Emperor Wanli ruled during the Ming Dynasty.
I never knew that there was so much history behind The Great Wall. I also did not know that there were four different parts of it. In addition, I also did no know that it had any purpose at all. I had thought it was more for artistic reasons. I definitely see now why The Great Wall is often seen as one of China's greatest accomplishments.
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