According to legend, the Great Wall was built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang (Reigned 221-210 BC), though historical records trace the true origin of the wall to defensive ...

Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...

The oldest known part of the Great Wall of China was recently excavated, dating 300 years earlier than the previous record-holding section. This new find is part of the larger oldest part of the ...