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Asked by Melisa from canada | Apr. 05, 2016 14:53

About:What is the Great Wall of China made of?

How was the design and function of the Great Wall of china related to the lifestyle

and culture of the builders?

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Answered by Will | Apr. 06, 2016 23:00

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As far as I know, the function of the Wall in different dynasties is always the same – defending the intrusion of the northern tribes. The constructional styles reflect the features in different times. You can see the differences through carvings and patterns on towers and surrounding barracks and temples.

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Answered by Melisa | Apr. 07, 2016 12:47

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What were the materials that they used to keep the wall together in the dynasties?

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Answered by Chan | Apr. 07, 2016 20:03

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Before the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279), slurry was largely used to bond the bricks. Since Song, lime mortar replaced the slurry to be the binder. In the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), people added sticky rice juice into the mortar to enhance the viscidity.

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