The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China - one of the newly elected wonders of the world, was built along China's northern border, passing through many provinces, with the aim of resisting the invasion of Mongol tribes. The construction of the Great Wall took place between the 15th and 16th centuries BC. It is the longest man-made structure in the world, stretching over 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers). The most famous section was constructed around 200 BC by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

The announcement of the new Seven Wonders of the World voting results, which of course included the Great Wall of China, took place during a ceremony held in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. However, China did not broadcast this grand event, and the official national heritage management institution also refused to recognize the activity. Other candidate countries...