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What was the primary material used to build the Great Wall of China?
Answer
Stone and brick
The Great Wall of China was built primarily using stone and brick, though some sections used wood, rammed earth, and other materials depending on the region and era. Different dynasties built different sections using available local materials. The wall spans over 13,000 miles and took over 2,000 years to construct across various Chinese dynasties.
💡 Did you know?
The Great Wall spans 13,000+ miles; it took 2,000 years to build and required an estimated 3 million workers throughout construction.
Other options people guess
- Bronze
- Wood and clay
- Iron
Topics
- history
- architecture
- Asia
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