The Great Wall of China
Dublin Core
Title
The Great Wall of China
Subject
Immovable Culture Heritage
Description
The Great Wall of China stands as an extraordinary feat of ancient engineering and a symbol of China's rich history and culture. Stretching over 13,000 miles across various landscapes, it was built to protect Chinese states and empires from invasions and raids. Constructed and reconstructed over centuries, it embodies the collective efforts of numerous dynasties. Made primarily of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, the wall is an architectural marvel, offering breathtaking views of China's diverse terrain. By leveraging digital platforms, it promotes quality education (SDG 4) by offering insights into the historical significance and architectural marvels of the Great Wall. Furthermore, it contributes to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) by reducing the need for physical travel to the site, thereby mitigating carbon emissions. Additionally, it supports industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) by driving technological advancements in the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage sites.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
Ruojing Hu
Type
Site
Identifier
993
Date Submitted
28/04/2024
Date Modified
04/28/2024 11:35:31 pm
Extent
21,196,000cm x cm x cm
Spatial Coverage
current,40.4319,116.5704;
Provenance
Owned by the Chinese government
Europeana
Europeana Data Provider
The Great Wall of China
Object
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/438/
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Institutional nature
Archaeological
Place
Various provinces across China
Prim Media
2072
Contact
1247940706@qq.com
Notes
The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic and historically significant architectural marvels in the world, attracting millions of visitors annually. It serves as a symbol of China's rich cultural heritage and its enduring legacy of engineering and defensive prowess.
Collection
Citation
“The Great Wall of China,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2073.
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