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What was the Han Dynasty’s particular contribution to the Great Wall construction?

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The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty was mostly built by 121 BC, in order to defend against harassment from the Xiongnu (the Mongol Empire of the time), consolidate frontiers, and protect trade relationships with countries in West Asia.

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