Did you know the Great Wall of China is over 21,000 kilometers long? It’s about three times longer than we thought. This shows the wall’s history is complex, not just one structure. It’s a vast system ...

Beyond its military role, the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese ingenuity and unity. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ...

The Great Wall we know today was constructed – starting in 1474 – under Ming rule, according to the History Channel. These portions of the Great Wall span throughout modern day Beijing ...

The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic and remarkable architectural wonders in the world. It stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Spanning thousands of kilometres ...

The Manchu, or Qing, dynasty (1644-1912), hugely expanded China’s borders northward, making the Great Wall largely unnecessary as a defensive measure.The wall stands as the world’s largest ...

Archaeologists studying a little-known stretch of the "Great Wall of China" have revealed new insights into the history of what is considered one of the largest engineering projects ever undertaken.

Stock image showing a section of the Great Wall of China at sunset. Archaeologists have discovered dozens of ancient “stone grenades” along one section of the Wall near Beijing.

The Great Wall of China is being protected from erosion by a “biocrust” of moss, lichen and cyanobacteria, much as the wall once shielded the country from northern invasions.

In total, the Great Wall of China took more than 2,000 years to build - between 770 BC and 1633 AD. However, its construction was completed in stages - spanning over several dynasties and leaderships.