Recent archaeological discoveries prompted historians to reconsider long-held beliefs about the Great Wall of China. For centuries, the monumental structure was viewed primarily as a defensive ...

China has moved thousands of people to new settlements on its frontiers. It calls them “border guardians.” ...

The Great Wall is well-known for its vast length, but exactly how long is the Great Wall of China? Here's what to know about its fascinating history.

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.

Two construction workers are accused of attempting to create a shortcut through the iconic structure, local police said, calling the wall "severely damaged." ...

Two people in northern China were detained after allegedly causing irreversible damage to the 32nd Great Wall of China with an excavator.

China’s national administration on cultural heritage, and provincial cultural heritage administrations where sections of the Great Wall are located, are responsible for guiding the local governments ...

The Great Wall of China wasn’t a single construction project, but rather a series of defensive and border fortifications linked over hundreds of years under the direction of multiple royal ...

China’s most famous icon, the Great Wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, winding its way through 15 provinces, 97 prefectures and 404 counties. Here are some of the most stunning spots ...

The area, known as the 32nd Great Wall, is one of the surviving complete walls and watch towers dated back to the Ming Dynasty.

The Great Wall of China Might Be Older Than We Thought New research suggests that some sections of the wall were constructed during the Western Zhou dynasty between 1046 and 771 B.C.E.