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Construction on the great wall of china began around 200 years before the birth of christ and was completed in what year?

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Construction of the Great Wall of China was started in approximately 221 B.C. Construction continued on and off until 1500A.D. The construction was ordered by Emperor Qin Shihuang. the eastern section of the wall uses stones,lime and rocks while the western part is built of mud and grass.


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