World Wonders Weekly - Instalment 1: The Great Wall of China
WORLD WONDERS WEEKLY : Instalment 1: The Great Wall Of China The Great Wall Of China is a well known monument found in the Huariou District, North China stretching over 21,000 kilometres (13000 Miles). This amazing marvel of ancient engineering is still standing as we speak, yet being built over 2,700 years ago. Who Built the Great Wall of China? Early Kingdoms (Before 221 BC) Small independent kingdoms like Qi, Yan, and Zhao built their own walls to defend against enemies. These were mud and stone walls, not yet one big wall.