Human-Created Artifact: The Great Wall of China.

The Great Wall of China matters, because it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the only man-made structure that can be seen from space. The Great Wall is obviously the world's longest construction. This is important to me because it shows how my human race is capable of creating wonderous structures. The most evident thing to assume is that the wall was built for military defense and war purposes. In fact, it was built to ensure peace and connectedness between the Chinese people. The Great Wall is connected to the culture, foreign policies, and economy of China. Although, it does indeed stand for some sort of power. A unbeatable strong power, that is. The Wall also matters because it is a incredible represenation of Chinese history. Surviving more than 2,000 years, The Great Wall, in a way, is the history of China. These facts make it a human-created artifact that is worth cherishing and regarding it as a structure with a purpose.



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Citation: "Great Wall". 2009. great-wall-of-china.com. http://www.greatwall-of-china.com/ 2 Feb. 2010.