The Great Wall of China

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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.

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Citation

“The Great Wall of China,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2073.

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