The oldest known part of the Great Wall of China was recently excavated, dating 300 years earlier than the previous record-holding section. This new find is part of the larger oldest part of the Great ...

Archaeologists have uncovered what is now considered the oldest section of the Great Wall in Shandong Province, shifting its ...

The Great Wall of China, an enduring emblem of ancient civilization, stretches across the northern borders, reflecting more than two millennia of history. Despite its imposing presence ...

The Great Wall was initially built to safeguard ancient China's northern borders. Archaeologists in eastern China have uncovered evidence that some sections of the Great Wall are far older than ...

This ancient marvel rivaled Rome’s intricate ... were celebrated in the ancient world Do walls work? The Great Wall of China's complex legacy Do walls work? The Great Wall of China's complex ...

Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east ... with the conviction of a Wall Street trader with a very long position on the world economy. Halfway into our two-week journey, we approached ...

Although it has been argued that other ancient wonders of comparable regard—such as the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru, and the Aztec Temple in Tenochtitlan in Mexico—should have ...

A survey of the oldest section of the Great Wall of China not only bumps back its age by 300 years ... The team also discovered an ancient settlement, Pingyin City less than a mile north of the Qi ...

Archaeologists in China have discovered a 2,800-year-old fortified wall that predates the country's first emperor. The wall, which runs through a narrow mountain pass in the eastern province of ...

Traveling with kids is a great way to introduce them to history, culture, and nature. UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer ...