Wonders of Chinese Architecture

Cultural History

The Great Wall of China

• Just under 4000 miles in total length

• The largest man-made building/structure in the world

• Actually a series of walls and not simply one large wall

• Cannot be seen from space

The Purposes

• Border protection from the Mongolians

• Regulation of trade routes

• Immigration and Emigration control

• Observation points

The Terracotta Warriors

• Life-sized soldiers and horses

• Made from terracotta– A clay-like material baked

in a kiln

• Approximately 8,000 soldiers and over 500 horses

• Made to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang

The Army

• Different types of soldiers– Cavalry, Archers, etc.

• Eight different face molds were used

• Heads, arms, legs, and torsos were made separately

• Were originally painted and carrying weapons