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- Materials: Stone, Wood, Grass and Earth
- Construction began in 5th century B.C.
- 1987: named an UNESCO "World Heritage Site"
- 2007: named as one of "The New 7 Wonders of the World"
- Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall of China is not visible from spaceNASA: China's Wall Less Great in View from Space (May 9, 2005)
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The Great Wall of China is a stone fortification located in China that was originally built as a way to keep Mongol tribes from invading the country. The wall stretches from Shanhaiguan to Lop Nur and runs roughly the entire length of China's border with Mongolia. The wall also includes a number of watchtowers and barracks that were used by Chinese soldiers who were charged with guarding the wall. Today, the wall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.
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The Great Wall of China Questions
What are the tours like for the Great Wall of China? 1 AnswerThere are lots of ways to experience the Great Wall, but some are better than others. The basic idea is: the further away from Beijing, the better. There are ba... read more
What is your favorite davepamn question on China? There are 57 Questions, hence the $5 reward. Tell me why the question was important 6 AnswersI thought they were mostly good questions and the first 12 I really could not rate one higher than the others. I liked your questions about the history and Tour... read more
Is there a proxy server, not blocked in China, to circumvent the "Great Firewall" here? 3 AnswersYou may want to consider "Tor" although it is really only good for browsing because throughput is fairly low. http://www.torproject.org/overview.html.en You c... read more
How long did it take to build the great wall of China and how long is it? 3 AnswersIt's about 5,500 miles long. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/ Most was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). http://www.thegreatwall.com.cn/... read more
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The Great Wall of China Educational Resources
- drben.net: The Great Wall of China
- powerhouse museum: The Great Wall of China exhibition
- ChinaHighlights: Maps of the Great Wall
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The Great Wall of China Books and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Great Wall of China Books | Great Wall of China DVD's | Apparel
- eBay: Great Wall of China
- Overstock.com: Great Wall of China Merchandise
- CafePress.com: Great Wall of China Apparel |Great Wall of China Merchandise
- AllPosters.com: Great Wall of China
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@Dallasestes Indeed! She rivaled the Great the Wall of China herself!
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RT @owlcity: OH HI. I AM LITERALLY STANDING ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. SERIOUSLY. RIGHT NOW. THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE. I MAY NEED TO CHANGE ...
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RT @owlcity: OH HI. I AM LITERALLY STANDING ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. SERIOUSLY. RIGHT NOW. THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE. I MAY NEED TO CHANGE ...
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Wish I was a famous celeb so if I wanted something I could just buy it and not worry about it. Like a giant peach or the Great Wall of China
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RT @owlcity: OH HI. I AM LITERALLY STANDING ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. SERIOUSLY. RIGHT NOW. THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE. I MAY NEED TO CHANGE ...
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