why is some sections of the wall flatothers with short passthroughs?

About the short pass-throughs, I wonder whether you are referring to the beacon towers on the Great Wall, which were used to report the information of the enemy. When the enemy attacked, they fired wolves ’ dung in the daytime or flames at nights to report the generals or emperors and they would get ready to fight.

Why is some sections of the wall flat and others with short passthroughs?

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Question: Asked by richard rodgers from USA | Dec. 14, 2013 09:28

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Why is some sections of the wall flat and others with short passthroughs?

Answers (1): Answered by Robin from Malaysia | Dec. 16, 2013 20:16

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About the short pass-throughs, I wonder whether you are referring to the beacon towers on the Great Wall, which were used to report the information of the enemy. When the enemy attacked, they fired wolves ’ dung in the daytime or flames at nights to report the generals or emperors and they would get ready to fight.

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