Yulin Great Wall
Yulin Great Wall has a long history. Construction started over 2,300 years ago and ended during the Ming Dynasty. Virtually every ruling entity during those years constructed additions to the wall.
During Warring States, In 351 BC, Yulin Great Wall was built from rammed earth, the foundation measures 3.3 to 4.3 yards deep. In 324 BC, this long section became the predecessor to the Ming’s Great Wall. In271 BC, there are three sections built with rammed earth. The foundation is 3.3 yards deep and most of the walls disappeared because of erosion. In 213 BC, there are seven sections built with rammed earth. Today, there is very little left of the wall to see.
 Yulin Great Wall |
 Yulin Great Wall |
During Sui Dynasty, in 585 Starting at the end of Qin’s Great Wall.
During Ming Dynasty, in 1436, The Ming Great Wall was fortified with bricks and stones and new sections of wall were added as well.
 Yulin Great Wall |
 Yulin Great Wall |
Chang Le Bu (Change Le Castle)
Change Le means “Endless Happiness” and was built in 1489. Much of it has been destroyed. It is most unfortunate that stones laid in the outer wall were dismantled by local residents to build houses. The rammed earth north wall has collapsed, but luckily the south wall still stands.
Jian’an Bu (Jian’an Castle)
Jian’an means “To Build Peace” and was built in 1474 in what is today’s Yulin City. Like Chang Le, the stones and bricks of Jian’an Castle were removed by local residents to build houses. However, the rammed earth wall has retained most of its original appearance unlike its counterpart at Chang Le. The east and south gates are the only ones left.
Da Bai Bu (Da Bai Castle)
Located in Shenmu County in Shannxi, it was built from bricks and stones in 1607. Relics of both the west and east walls are still linked, but the east wall is severely damaged. Today, the castle serves at the location for a nearby primary school.
Shannxi Great Wall List |
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