The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn (771–476 BC) [1] and Warring States periods (475–221 BC) were connected by the first …

After the great unification of the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC) in 221 BC, Emperor Qinshihuang ordered the construction of the Great Wall to prevent attacks from Mongolians and Manchus.

Aug 24, 2010 · Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall was originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the third century B.C. as a means of...

Explore the Great Wall of China’s beginnings in the Qin Dynasty—its history, cultural meaning, and impact on Chinese identity and folklore.

Aug 6, 2025 · As the central court maintained affiliation with the northern tribes, there was not massive construction of the Great Wall during the Jin Dynasty, but mainly the renovation work of the eastern …

Sep 17, 2025 · The name most often associated with the Great Wall is Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China. In 221 BCE, after conquering rival states and establishing the Qin Dynasty, he …

The Great Wall of the Qin Dynasty can be regarded as the first official built Great Wall in China’s history. The Qin Dynasty Great Wall was built by Qin Shihuang to prevent the invasion of the Huns living on …

A section of the Great Wall of China just north of Beijing. The wall was begun in the 7th century BCE and significantly extended by the Ch’in emperor Qin Shi Huangdi from 220 to 210 BCE.

Dec 5, 2025 · The Great Wall has been the site of multiple battles and skirmishes between the Chinese and various peoples across history, including the Xiongnu during the Qin dynasty, the Khitans during …

Aug 22, 2015 · Construction of the wall began in the Qin Dynasty (221 to 206 BCE) under the First Emperor Shi Huangdi (reigned 221 to 210 BCE) and continued over hundreds of years throughout …