Early sections of the wall were built from layers of rammed earth ... The Great Wall was designed for protection, but don’t forget the forts that were another part of China’s defenses.

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It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren ...

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Great Wall Motor, one of the largest independent car manufacturers in China, will close its European headquarters in Munich and about 100 staff members will be let go, spokesman says.