Common Questions about the Great Wall of China
Sunday August 2, 2009
How Long is the Great Wall?
How Long did it Take to Finish the Great Wall?
These, among others, are the most commonly asked questions about the Great Wall. If you’re planning a visit to China, make sure the Great Wall is on your itinerary. And even if you don’t make it to the Great Wall yourself, at least after reading these articles, you’ll know more than most about the great structure.
Photo: from a walk along the Great Wall Mutianyu section. Courtesy of Christoph Pamberg, 2007.
Other questions I have about the Great Wall:
- How many people died building it?
- How many stones were used?
- How is it maintained?
- Does it serve any purpose now, other than as a tourist attraction?
Great questions, Jonathan. I’m not sure some of those can be answered but I’ll see what I can find out.
Best,
Sara
I have some great info on the Great Wall I might not have the answers to the questions Jonathan asked above, but great info nonetheless. Sara- were you ever able to find anything out in response to those questions?