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Great Wall of China near Beijing
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earth walls in northern China. They were originally built to protect China from northern invaders. The walls stretch for over 8,851 kilometres. Construction of the walls started in the 5th century BCE. The Great Wall of China has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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