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Why was the Great Wall of China placed on the World Heritage List in 1987?
The Wall was placed on the list in 1987. But why did they put it on the list? A brief explanation would be nice thanks!
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
"In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance."
For more information, see the World Heritage site for China's inclusions on the list:
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/438
At that site, see the notes following the "Criteria" for selection options.