In 1987, UNESCO determined the Great Wall of China as a world heritage site. This historic building is located in Tiongkok (China). The Great Wall of China is also often referred to as a wall along the wall of 10,000 Li or the infinite length wall. The development of the longest wall in the world lasted for more than 2000 years and involves three periods ie Qin dynasty, Han dynasty, and Min dynasty. The length of the Great Wall of China is more than 8000 kilometers, stretches from Shanhaiguan in Hebei province to Jiayuguan in Gansu province. While the height of the wall is varied depending on the shape of the land. If through the mountains, altitude of the wall slightly reduced to conserve the raw materials. The average height of the Chinese Great Wall is 23-36 feet. The material used to build this wall is also different depend of the period of dynasty. At that time, the goal of making the Great Wall of China is as a defence bulwark, land ownership boundaries, boundary markers, as well as lines of communication to convey the message. The Great Wall of China has a horse track, watch tower, shelter, fortresses and passes along the wall.
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Great Wall of Chine
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The function of the Great Wall of China in early development
One important part contained on the great wall of china is a beacon of feng guotai that serves as to convey messages such as smoke signals during the day and fire in the night. The signal serves to inform that there is an enemy approaching.
In several important position, constructed a gate which is consist of Chengqiang, Chenglou, Wangcheng, Luocheng, and ditches / drains. Chengqiang serves as a bulwark with an altitude of 10 meters. Chenglou is the gate tower as a door to exit or enter the border. Wangcheng is a small wall that are beyond the great wall, its function is to shield the gate. Luocheng is a wall that is useful to protect Wangcheng. While, the ditches / drains serve to slow the movement of the enemy.
The wall becomes the main architect who serves as the Chinese Great Wall element. The main function of the wall is to connect the flare tower, lookout towers, gates, and into a line of defense.
The existence of the Chinese Great Wall at this time
The Great Wall of China became one of the seven wonders of the world possessed. Existence as the seven wonders of the world make the tourists interested to visit. The building that was once used as a fortress at that time, it becomes a marvelous attraction today. Visitors who visit the great wall of china can obtain a certificate or hero card after successfully climbing the stairs, past the castle and fire tower. This certificate is proof that the visitor has ever venture in the Chinese Great Wall. To obtain a certificate, a visitor must pay CNY 15 (about USD 3). Meanwhile, to get hero card, visitors must pay CNY 40 (about USD 7).
