History & Heritage

Walking the Great Wall

A talk about the Great Wall of China, its builders, and its watchtowers.

A26 min

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1The Great Wall of China is the longest wall on Earth.

2Different parts of it were built over many centuries.

3Emperors wanted to keep northern enemies out of their land.

4Millions of workers spent years building it by hand.

5Watchtowers stood along the wall, only a short walk apart.

6Soldiers lit fires to warn of danger at night.

7Some parts of the wall have fallen down over time.

8Today, people protect and repair the old stones carefully.

9Visitors walk along it and enjoy views of the mountains.

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