Facts About The Great Wall Of China | Great wall of china | Interesting facts about china wall

The Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the world, is truly a wonder in itself. It took many centuries to complete this wall. Today we are going to tell you about some interesting and amazing facts related to this.

Below Some Facts About The Great Wall Of China

• This huge wall of China started being built in the 7th century i.e. 2800 years ago and it took about two thousand years to complete. The construction of this famous wall was started by King Qin Shihuang.





• At one time this wall was known by many names, including Rampant, Purple Frontier, Earth Dragon. However, in the 19th century its official name was Great Wall of China.

• Some parts of this wall are not connected. If all its parts are combined, its total length will be 8848 km.

  
  
  

• According to an estimate, about 20 to 30 lakh people had spent their entire life in making this wall.

• The wall is so wide that 5 horses or 10 people can walk on it simultaneously.

• Although it was made for protection from enemies, but it was used for trade for centuries.

• Those who were negligent in building the wall were buried in the foundation of its wall. Therefore, it is also called the longest cemetery in the world.

• Many people also attacked China by breaking this wall. Like Genghis Khan in 1211.

• Several observation towers have also been built in it to keep an eye onli the enemies.

• While making the wall, rice flour was used to add its stones.

• The maximum height of this wall is up to 35.

• In Chinese language, this wall is called 'Wan Li Chhang Chhang'.

• One crore tourists visit it every year.

• It is the only man-made figure that can be seen from the sky.

• The Kumbhalgarh wall in India is the second longest wall in the world. Although it is several hundred times smaller than the wall of China. Its total length is 36 kilometers.