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Great Wall Of China

military history

Was Part of the Great Wall of China Built in a Panic—or Just to Control Livestock?

The Mongolian section could have been related to Genghis Khan or to cows.

Colleen Kelly January 8, 2024

Looking ahead on the slide.

Great Wall of China Slide

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?

The World's Deepest Rail Station Will Be Built Underneath the Great Wall of China

They don't want Olympic visitors to miss their national treasure.

Eric Grundhauser September 30, 2016

Jiayuguan Fortress

Jiayuguan, China

Jiayuguan Fortress

The western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China has gone from a strategic stronghold to a kitschy tourist carnival.