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The construction of this section was started in the mid-6th century during China's Northern Dynasties (386 - 581) and
what now remains is the main restoration made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It has served as a northern barrier of
what is now Beijing through the ages.
The wall is seven-to-eight meters high and four-to-five meters wide at the top and five-to-six at the bottom. The brick
wall is reinforced with a stone facing. Twenty-two watchtowers have been built at regular intervals along its 2250 meter span.
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| Tower at Mutianyu Great Wall |
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| Image by marguerite 2006 |
Visit a comprehensive story of 'The Great Wall'...this squidoo won the 'Travel Lens Competition' in August 2006
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