The great wall chine 193-biology Jumanazarova Intizor

  Who built the Great Wall?

In general, there were several dynasty’s that led to the massive length of the current Wall. The Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C B.C.) was known as the earliest, all the way to the Ming Dynasty (1368 -1644).

Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C -246 B.C.)

• During the Zhou Dynasty, Xiongnu tribes attacked northern Chinese states which caused great destruction.
• The construction of the Zhou Dynasty was not well built. The purpose of The Wall during this period was to keep out foreign invaders from several states in the early period of China.
• Not much is know about the Wall in the Zhou, but according to historical records, the first part of the Great Wall of China was built by Chu State. They constructed their wall into a “U” shape, which was meant to protect their state’s perimeter.
• Overall, the Wall during this period was very weak. Knowledge of building walls was poor. The walls were made from wood, mud and stones.

Ruins of a Zhou Dynasty wall