The Wall Of The Old City Of Jerusalem

The Great Wall was built by The Qin and the Han Dynasty. They built The Great Wall to keep out and protect China from the Mongols. The benefits of building The Great Wall of China did not outweigh the costs. In Document B, it showed that tribute was being paid by The Han. The Han was one of the the dynasties who first built The Great Wall. This shows that the benefits did not outweigh the costs because The Han still had tribute to pay to the Xiongnu Mongols and The Han dynasty still had to build and protect The Wall from the Mongols. In Document C, the text indicated that The Qin and The Han dynasties were peasants, and worked on The Great Wall while they got feed a little bit of food and suffered. The Qin and The Han were not treated well

I have been fortunate enough through my travels to have trans versed the Great Wall of China, which was constructed by Qin Shihuang in order to unify the six states, he ordered General Meng Tian to connect the existing walls and to extend them further as a front line defense against possible invasion, it was an exhilarating experience, the piece of the wall I started to ascend, it was extremely steep with four levels, the configuration of the wall was unusual, in the design of the steps, they were built in a non–uniform format. The steps ranged in various sizes, from approximately 4” to what seemed like 12”, so in turn , it made the climb very uncomfortable, it also showed me that I was defiantly out of shape, but I did eventually make it to the second level, and looking over the mountain terrain, and along the hillside where it was built, I had a rush of adrenaline and realized that the Wall of China, was every bit as exhilarating to me today, as the day it was constructed. This engineering, of the Qin dynasty was truly an amazing feat. I will examine some key elements, while comparing the Qin, and Han dynasties, to The Roman Empire. Both cultures had implemented an impressive, society by introducing engineering wonders, an extensive political system that managed vast amounts of people, and a military to rule over their territories.

The architectural plans originally lacked the two five-sided privy buildings. They showed a different arrangement of how the palisade joined the sentry houses. The plans also illustrate a different configuration of stone steps for the north entrance of the Main Building than the archaeological evidence revealed. A cement floor was planned for the southeastern and southwestern basement rooms, which originally were dirt. Of the pieces of marble recovered during the excavation, the percentages and types did not correspond to the plans proposed for the marble floor of the main foyer. “Sherds of the original window glass were greener and more irregular than the window glass planned for use in the reconstruction. Recovered fragments of the original plaster revealed only plain struck molding, while the plans allowed for the use elaborate geometric designs in plaster. These comments highlight a contrast in the restoration philosophies of the era: Should the restoration be done as it actually was or as it was believed Governor Tryon would have wanted it to be” . This is another example of altering historical memory by producing the image that was wanted for

The construction of the Wall started in the Qin dynasty and finished thousands of years later in the Jin dynasty. In the Qin dynasty, the wall were made in a unique method. First they built a foundation by using raw earth and putting a thick layer on the bottom. After that they would put a layer of loess known as clay and silt on top. They would then build the wall up with rammed earth. To make the rammed Earth, they had to place a wooden frame on the foundation and then fill it with dirt. Then they would smash till it is very compact. They also would use stone bricks as shown in my slide to strengthen the wall. It is estimated that 300,000 soldiers and 500,000 common people were involved in the construction of the Great Wall under the command

This wall was to keep anymore debris from collecting into the site that Childe would have to clear out. Now, once Childe got there in 1927, that is when the fun began. For the first building they had to work fast because no work was done to try to preserve the building that was left exposed to the elements. The first chamber was excavated they were amazed by what they found. The chamber was filled with over three-thousand beads, animal teeth, and bone needles. All of the artifacts are thought to of been a symbol of status because they would hand make jewelry. The second chamber also had animals bones, called astragali scattered around but, it was also found with shells. Astragali were thought to be used as dice and, being found with the shells, was used as a game. Chamber number four was fascinating because of the the tools found. An ax-like bone tool that was most likely used for skinning animals, a bone chisel, a tusk pendant, and an awl which is a tool for marking wood were all found there. 1928 is when excavation on chambers 6 and 7 begun. These two where were Childe found large deposits of midden or waste. In the midden was bones of multiple animals, including whale, sheep, and short horned bull. Also, they found excrements that proved useful in telling Childe about what they ate.

The Great Wall of China was instrumental in the evolution of modern wall building techniques. The Chinese traditionally used the hang?tu technique. This is when earth is put into wooden molds and beaten until it is as compact as possible. The molds are then removed and the hardened earth creates a wall. Some of the original earth walls stand as tall as 20 feet, and are as wide as 27 feet6. Earthen walls worked well in some areas but quickly eroded in desert areas. The Great Wall goes through a large variety of terrain, and there was a need for different styles of building. In the desert, there was a need for materials like wood and rocks to be put into the wall to make it erode slower. In the mountains harder materials like granite had to be used, so the wall would survive the harsh snowfall and wind. The Chinese wall builders were able to adjust their construction methods to fit each environment in which they were building. This changed the traditional approach to wall building. If a person were to walk the entire length of the wall, they would not only see a difference in the environment around the wall, but they would see the wall?s construction change to fit each environment.

It was encircled by an ancient city wall and a moat. The city wall was seven miles long in total, about thirty feet high with East, South, West and North four gates. A twenty feet wide, ten feet deep moat surround the wall with clear water, green water grasses, weeping willow and wildflowers lined on both sides bank. Very spring, when flowers blooming, a slight breeze rose, wafting the heavy scent of flowers pasted over. If heavy rain for days, the moat may flood around.

It was the Ming Emperors, who restored the buildings of the Wall after ending the conflicts with invaders. During the Ming Dynasty, the wall was reconstructed, repaired and rebuilt, and new sections were also added. "Many dynasties reigned over China during this almost 2000 year project," and the final major renovations were done during the Ming Dynasty (par.3). The time needed to complete the Great Wall is much longer than that used to build the pyramids.

The Great Wall of China was at its strongest when it was first built under Emperor Qin Shi’s rule of the Qin dynasty (Ralston). The wall most closely resembled the picture shown above during this time period when it was at its strongest. For a short amount of time, the wall was very intimidating to Northerners looking to loot the cities beyond it. The wall taunted the barbarians with its high walls and great length. The wall was not only a wall but as Laurisaar states, It was the major part of an effective defensive system with a powerful

It has been said that the Great Wall of China is so immense that it can be seen from space with just the human eye. Unfortunately, that is simply a rumor and has been confirmed false. Nonetheless, the Great Wall of China is also the world’s longest wall and biggest piece of ancient architecture, which is still a pretty big deal. Its official length is about 13,170 miles long, more than four times the width of the United States. The wall crosses over ten provinces and cities, including Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, and Liaoning. There is no definite period of time from when the wall began to when it was finished, but archeologists believe the main sections of the wall were built between 221-206 BC. Now knowing it’s deep roots and it’s extensive land coverage, it is no surprise that the salvation of this remarkable structure is in jeopardy. In my paper I will focus on issues including the preservation, conservation, and overall management of the Great Wall of China, which shed significant light on the complex history and ethical issues related to this monument. I will argue that enforcement of government regulations and the promotions of keeping the wall unsoiled and beautiful are necessary actions with respect to the monument’s care and preservation today, and must be regarded further in light of aesthetic and national concerns.

China’s names for the wall is reasonable, but different as we know it today like The Missing Brick Wall or The Wall of Bones or The Great Wall of China. Many things happened at the time of the building of this historic monument of dynasties. Legends, deaths, attacks, and names. All started with the Mongols and gossip. The people that heard the Mongols were going to attack. The thought the people created by the minds. Deaths were made because of the people and emperors. The wall has become a symbol of achievement and hope, but the hope didn’t last long. The hope of life and not death. As I say the wall isn’t a symbol of hope it’s a symbol of death.

The Great Wall of China was built and was useful in many ways. One purpose was to keep invaders from China like the Mongols. Yet another one was to warn China’s rulers and the citizens of approaching enemies. These points will be discussed throughout the essay.

The wall is made of tamped earth, stone, brick, wood, and other materials. Most of the wall today is from the Ming dynasty, and is being maintained and enhanced.

The city of Jerusalem is a very diverse city with many major religions having been part of the history of Jerusalem. Judaism was one of the first monotheistic religions that centred on Jerusalem as it became a major city for many Jewish people after they divided in to two tribes. Christianity is another religion that has a centre in Jerusalem as it was mentioned in many Bible stories and is where many miracles happened. Finally, Islam is one of the last monotheistic religions that are centred on Jerusalem because it was where many of its major prophets came from. The city of Jerusalem can be considered a major religious centre for Judaism, Islam and Christianity because it has been involved in many major events from all three of those religions.

One of China’s most recognizable symbols is the Great Wall of China. Standing at 25-feet tall and 4,000 miles long, it was made to fend off attackers from reaching the city. However, the building of such a structure raised many ethical issues, which contained a bit of significance to them. Why cost that many lives, and did the wall even work? In the end, the rebuilding of the Great Wall by the Ming Dynasty during the 14th to 17th century remains maybe one of the most questionable acts during the medieval period, as it resulted in many consequences.