Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China
The construction of the Great Wall of China started in the 7th
century BCE during the Spring and Autumn Period. Then Qin Shi Huang, the first
emperor of China, connected the scattered sections and fortified them in the 3rd
century BCE. The Great Wall continued to be built and expanded over the
centuries under various dynasties with different materials, such as stone,
brick, and wood, and became the longest man-made structure in the world
stretching about 22,000 kilometers. It served as a military defense for China for
over two thousand years. Today, the Great Wall serves as one of the most
popular tourist destinations in China. Until the 20th century, the
wall had been looked up or walked on. The soldiers and visitors look down to
see what lies beneath the wall. Today, thanks to drones, we can see aerial
views of various parts and shapes of the wall without visiting there, which no
rulers or builders of the wall had ever imagined to do.
Enjoy seeing the magnificent views of the Great Wall of China and think
which ones you want to visit.
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