The most iconic landmark throughout the whole of China has to be the magnificent Great Wall of China. The wall has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC all the way through to the 16th century and comprehensive archaeological surveys have stated that the wall stretches for a staggering 5,500.3 miles. The wall was built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from intrusions to their society from a variety of nomadic groups.
One of the most popular myths regarding the Great Wall of China is whether it is visible from the moon. Many early known references cite that the wall is the only man made structure visible from the moon, whilst more recently, many scientists have quashed the claims and no astronaut has ever claimed to have seen to seen the great wall from space.
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