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source: learningenglish.voanews.com
category: audio
tags: special-english
pages: 30
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source: rong-chang.com
category: audio
pages: 75
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2 years, 7 months and 14 days ago
source: npr.org
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tags: news
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The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive structures ever built by humans. Stretching thousands of kilometers across northern China, it was constructed over centuries to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. Although it was never a single continuous wall, the Great Wall remains a powerful symbol of China’s history, strength, and endurance.
The earliest walls were built as early as the 7th century BC, but Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who united China in 221 BC, connected and expanded them. Later dynasties, especially the Ming (1368–1644), strengthened and rebuilt the wall using stone and bricks. Watchtowers, fortresses, and signal fires were added to warn of attacks and to communicate quickly along the vast frontier.
The wall’s purpose was both military and symbolic. It marked the border between the Chinese civilization and the nomadic tribes of the north. Though it did not always stop invasions, it served as a strong defense system and a demonstration of imperial power. It also helped regulate trade and migration along the famous Silk Road.
Today, the Great Wall stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s top landmarks. It represents not only the effort of millions of workers who built it but also the determination of a nation to protect its culture and identity through time.
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