where did the ideas for the great wall of china originate

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Question: Asked by arizona wilcoxson from USA | Oct. 15, 2013 13:29

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where did the ideas for the great wall of china originate

Answers (1): Answered by Nicole from UAE | Oct. 16, 2013 01:25

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As early as the Warring States Periods (476 BC - 221 BC), the ruling powers began to build walls as a defense against the northern nomadic tribes and other potential enemies. Then in the following dynasties, the rulers built the sections with the same purpose.

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