Great Wall of China - Early walls

Time: 9th Century BC

Place: Liaodong and Lintao, China

Details: During the 5th and 8th centuries BC, and the subsequent Warring States period, the states of Qin, Wei, Zhao, Qi, Han, Yan, and Zhongshan all constructed extensive fortifications to defend their own borders. Built to withstand the attack of small arms such as swords and spears, these walls were made mostly of stone or by stamping earth and gravel between board frames.

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