Various dynasties worked on the 2,485-mile-long (4,000-km) MWS, such as the Jin dynasty (1115 to 1234 CE), whose empire ...

Each has its own rich history, with several known as "Wonders of the World." The Great Wall of China is part of that list. The extensive structure was built over millennia by various Chinese ...

The Ming dynasty built a giant wall stretching 5,000 miles to keep invaders out of China, but how effective was it against the enemy? The Great Wall is nearly 30 feet high along some stretches ...

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 ...

Archaeologists recently excavated an area of the Great Wall known as the Qi wall in China's Shandong Province. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images China’s Great Wall wasn’t built all at once—it was ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Great Wall of China wasn’t a single construction project, but ...