Watchtower Along the Great Wall of China(5862)

Watchtower Along the Great Wall of China
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(date: 2004-10-04)
© 2004 Chris Gregerson
Shown here is one of the 19 watchtowers strategically located along the Badaling section of the Great Wall. This section was crucial to protect the capital against attack in ancient times, giving BADALING the name meaning "key to the north gate".
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© 2004 Chris Gregerson
Shown here is one of the 19 watchtowers strategically located along the Badaling section of the Great Wall. This section was crucial to protect the capital against attack in ancient times, giving BADALING the name meaning "key to the north gate".