13 Most Famous World Heritage Sites
| November 23, 2018
The Great Wall – China
Stretching over 21,000 kilometers, the Great Wall of China is one of history’s most impressive architectural feats. It started being built in the 3rd century BC, but constructions carried on all the way up to the 17th century AD.
It was mainly built as fortifications against the invasion of the people from the Eurasian Steppe, but also for border control and tax collection for Silk Road goods. The Great Wall was added to the heritage list in 1987 and receives over 10 million visitors per year.
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