The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 6th century BC and the 16th century. The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles). Wall was guarded by more than one million men. The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. It has been estimated that somewhere in the range of 2 to 3 million Chinese died as part of the centuries-long project of building the wall.
But why was this wall built?
The Great Wall of China was built for several different reasons. But mainly it was constructed for protection from northern invaders and to unite China. To the north of this empire lived barbaric mongols and the king felt that at any time they might attack his empire. To protect china from this danger he ordered the construction of the huge wall. So a wall starting from Shanhi Kuan in the bay of pohai to Chiakuman in Kansu was constructed.
But unfortunately the King didn’t achieve his aim, because later the wall was attacked and broken by mongols.

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