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Pa Ta-Ling, Great Wall of China
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Located in Shanxi Province, the section of the Great Wall of China in the Pa-Ta-Ling area has been rebuilt many times.
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The line of fortification, known as the Great Wall of China ranges over 1,500 miles across northern China. It was originally built over 2,000 years ago by many thousands of workers, many of them slaves. Much of the wall was built out of stone, except in desert areas where compacted earth and adobe were used. Many portions of the wall, including that of the Pa-Ta-Ling area, have been rebuilt many times during the reigns of several emperors. While the wall historically proved ineffective in stopping invaders, it now serves as one of China's major tourist attractions. As the wall is being restored, it is once again becoming an iconic representation of China. |
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