The Great Wall of China

The great wall of china is a historic landmark in China that dates back all the way to 220 BC with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It was then later reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. This wall is roughly 13,171 miles long and it was used for protection back in the days from foreign intruders. Another purpose of the great wall was used for border control, such as trade and immigration along the silk road. Actual construction started in the 7th century BC and is still standing today. Today, the wall is used for tourists to see and as a playground for kids. Erosion is slowly taking the wall away and eventually certain parts will become unusable. The wall originally was built to protect the Chinese Empire or to protect against different nomadic groups or military interference. I think this is interesting because the history of the great wall is very rich and full of different eras building and adding onto the wall. As of today, the great wall is more of a cultural symbol as oppose to a military symbol back then.