Great+Wall+of+China+by+Amanda

**The Great Wall of China** 

The Great Wall of China was originally built around 220 BC by the first Emperor of China, Quin Shi Haung. This took place during the Ming Dynasty.It was farther north than the current one. It was also shorter at only about 4,000 miles all together.

The Great Wall stretches along China's boarder with Mongolia. It is 5500.3 miles long including all it's branches. It stretches along China's boarder with Mongolia. It is 5500.3 miles long including all it's branches.

The Great Wall has been built and rebuilt many times. It has been destroyed by invading and attacking armies. It was built and rebuilt many times, starting in 220 BC all the way up until the 20th century.

It was built for protection but was also used as a cemetery. As the workers while building of the wall, they were buried within the wall.

The Great Wall is expected to shrink over 60 miles in the next 20 years alone from erosion. It is also said that it will shrink more than 5 km in height in certain areas within this time period, reducing the height to less than 2 km total.

Some believe it can be seen from space, but that is a myth. It started on a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" and from there, it was spread all over.  The Great Wall has a vast and interesting history. It was a man made landmark that has lived through 5 dynasties and many, many wars. It can still be seen today in the great country of China. 

For more information on the Great Wall of China, check out these websites [|Wikipedia] [|MSN Encarta] [|Great Wall]

Also, click [|here] to check out this virtual tour of the Great Wall Click right here for a quick 5 quesiton quiz on the Great Wall Bibliography

By Amanda