The first walls date to the 7th century BC; these were joined together in the Qin dynasty. [4][5] Successive dynasties expanded the wall system; the best-known sections were built by the Ming …

Dec 31, 2025 · Historians usually consider the defensive walls built during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE) and the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to be the first sections of what would …

When Was the Great Wall of China First Built? According to historical records, the first Great Wall, named the Chu Great Wall or Chu Square Wall, was built and finished in the years between 680 BC …

Aug 7, 2025 · The construction of the Great Wall started in the 7th Century BC by the Chu State and completed in 1878 in the late Qing Dynasty, lasting for over 2,500 years.

Jan 6, 2026 · When did the Great Wall of China First Built? As the longest and largest ancient military defense project in the world, the Great Wall was first built during the Spring and Autumn Period and …

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built across northern China to protect the Chinese states and empires from invasions by various nomadic groups. Construction began in the 7th century …

Jan 10, 2026 · The Great Wall of China (万里长城 / Wanli Changcheng) is one of the largest and most complex construction projects in human history. The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years …

Feb 9, 2025 · The origins of the Great Wall date back to the 7th century BCE when various Chinese states built walls to protect their territories. The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (221–206 …

Oct 19, 2023 · In some places, the wall was constructed of brick. Elsewhere, quarried granite or even marble blocks were used. The wall was continuously brought up to date as building techniques …

The walls were built of rammed earth, constructed using forced labour, and by 212 BC ran from Gansu to the coast of southern Manchuria. Later dynasties adopted different policies towards northern …