It was very difficult to build such a wall in the ancient days without any modern machines. The construction of the Great Wall was mainly done by hand. The large stones, earth, wood and bricks were carried on human’s back or lifted by the bar. Simple machines were also used, such as varied handcarts, crowbars and wheels. Horses and Donkeys were also used to transport the materials.

Thousands of men died and were buried under the wall they built. The Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth, but of the flesh and blood of millions of men.

Great Wall Hiking, trekking and camping
Great Wall Hiking
Great Wall Camping
Great Wall Trekking
Hikes around Beijing

Great Wall Facts
Great Wall Overview
How long is the Great Wall of China?
Who built the Great Wall, when and why?
Where is the Great Wall of China located?
How was the Great Wall of China built?
What is the Great Wall of China made of?
What is the best time to visit the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall around Beijing
Legends and Stories of the Great Wall of China (1)
Legends and Stories of the Great Wall of China (2)
The Functions of the Great Wall of China
Top 10 Questions about the Great Wall of China
Top 10 Interesting Facts about the Great Wall of China
Great Wall Sections
Design of the Fortifications on the Wall
Can the Great Wall be seen from the outer space?