Today, however, China's most iconic monument is under assault by both man ... desertification—a scourge that began with construction of the Great Wall itself. Imperial policy decreed that ...

220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications ... while the unparalleled national and cultural significance of the Great Wall to China is still recognised today. The visual ...

Zhang Su notes that its construction was highly advanced for its time, reflecting the organizational strength of the Qi State. The Great Wall of China attracts approximately 10 million visitors ...

Succeeding emperors and dynasties continued the construction ... The Great Wall was designed for protection, but don’t forget the forts that were another part of China’s defenses.