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A few short thoughts on this amazingly long structure.
It was actually built in sections, which were joined up to make a complete defence system in the third century BC.
Until ten years ago, it was not known how long it actually was, and we can thank modern satellites, which discovered parts that had not been included in the length because they were obscured for human view.
The most interesting theory is actually incorrect, as the Great Wall is not the only man made object visible from outer space.
Actually you can’t see it unless you are in the low orbit phase of the take off or landing.
It has, however, been seen from the International Space Station. You can read more about this at
www.nasa.gov/vision/space/workinginspace/great_wall.html
and
www.mentalfloss.com/article/57961/5-man-made-things-you-can-see-space-plus-one-you-really-cant#:~:text=5%20Man-Made%20Things%20You%20Can%20See%20from%20Space,Not%20Really%20Visible:%20The%20Great%20Wall%20of%20China
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Here are a few other websites you may enjoy
www.goldeneagleluxurytrains.com/luxury-travel-blog/7-fascinating-great-wall-china-facts/
www.factretriever.com/great-wall-of-china-facts#:~:text=%2039%20Outstanding%20Great%20Wall%20of%20China%20Facts,earth%20%E2%80%9D%20because%20so%20many%20people...%20More
www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/fact/
In actual fact, our featured card is almost identical to card 26 of Wills Wonders of the Past.
What do you think?
(and if any reader would like to supply us a scan - to [email protected] - many thanks)