Ancient City Walls in China
Ancient City Walls in China In numerous civilizations throughout world history city walls were an indispensable part of every city. In the course of the country's long history several thousand have…
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Ancient City Walls in China
In numerous civilizations throughout world history city walls were an indispensable part of every city. In the course of the country's long history several thousand have been erected, varying enormously in form, length, construction technology, functionality and significance. In China they can be traced back to the 21th century BC as fortified symbols of power and manifestation of the Middle Kingdom.
After years of decay and ignorance, it was only a few decades ago that they were discovered as cultural monuments and the securing and restoration work began. These city walls represent a unique heritage and a central identification factor from which to gain access to the self-image of Chinese culture. The city walls recorded in the statistics today, of which a selection is presented in this book by new and historic photos, range from wall ruins in the ground via about 150 with a length of
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