In addition to innovative masterpieces, our world also has oldest buildings, which cause delight and admiration among the modern inhabitants of the planet. Despite the fact that they were created when modern technologies did not exist, and the construction did not seem to be an easy matter.
The same can be said for some of the great walls that are hundreds of years old and delight tourists from all over the world. They represent the most beautiful sights in the world and are visited by millions of tourists every year. Here is a list 10 most amazing and ancient walls.
10. Western wall, Jerusalem
The Western Wall, better known as the Western Wall, is located in the Old City at the base of the western side of the Temple Mount. This wall was erected in 19 BC. by order of a Roman governor named Herod the Great, but recent research indicates that construction work was not completed during Herod's lifetime. The wall is a famous masterpiece of the Jewish religion.
9. Hadrian's Wall, England
Hadrian's Wall served as a defensive barrier in Roman Britain during the reign of King Hadrian. The gates served as a customs post, and also served as a military-strategic facility. The defensive wall is approximately 118 km long and was built in almost six years.
However, the wall has lost its original structure and shape, but a significant part still exists. The most famous tourist attraction in Northern England, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check out the article 10 Most Beautiful Places in England.
8. Berlin Wall, Germany
The Berlin Wall was built to separate the borders of the GDR from the FRG. Construction began on August 13, 1961. The fortification included watchtowers, which were placed along large concrete walls, covering a huge area. The wall is located in the center of Berlin, was destroyed and rebuilt in 1989 during the Soviet Union.
7. Great Wall of China, China
The Great Wall of China is a series of barriers made of brick, stone, wood, compacted earth, and other materials. Built east to west across China's de facto northern border lines to protect the Chinese empire from enemies and various nomadic groups.
The ancient wall was built almost 2,300 years ago by order of the Emperor of China Qin Shi Huang. It is one of the world's seven wonders of the world and many tourists wish to visit this masterpiece.
6. Walls of Babylon, Iraq
Amazing and ancient walls from Mesopotamia. Ancient Babylon surrounded the walls. One of the oldest walls in the world, built in 575 BC. They are of amazing size and, like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, are considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
5. Walls of Aurelian, Italy
The Walls of Aurelian are the border of the city wall, built between 271 AD. and 275 in Rome during the reign of the Roman rulers Aurelius and Probus. The walls were built in a relatively short period of time - five years, but the ruler Aurelian died before the project was completed. The walls of Aurelian are limited by the seven hills of Rome, were of extremely strategic importance during the Roman War. The length is 18 km.
4. Walls of Chester City, England
The walls of Chester City are in England and are made up of defensive structures. Construction began between 70 and 80 to protect the city of Chester in Cheshire, England.
The wall became an alley in the 18th century and is currently visited by a huge number of tourists; 3.2 km of walking are offered for a walk. Renovation and maintenance of walls is still a problem.
3. Phoenician sea walls, Lebanon
This wall is located in the charming and coastal city of Batrun, Lebanon. The wall was built by ancient Phenicia to protect against sea storms and invaders. The Phoenician sea wall is built of hard sand, is over 200 meters long and 1 to 1.5 meters thick.
2. Great Walls of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe has one of the largest stone structures in southern Africa - the Great Walls of Zimbabwe. They are really impressive, they were built from granite blocks. The stone walls are very ancient, it took a large part of the country to build them, now they act as a defensive wall.
1. City walls of Xi'an, China
Xian City Wall is located in Xi'an City, China, the best preserved wall in China. The city is well preserved thanks to the city wall, which was originally built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and rebuilt in the 14th century. The wall is known as one of the largest military-defensive ancient systems in the world, as the land was previously the home of the terracotta army... You can even cycle along this wall. Xi'an's city walls have ramparts, watchtowers, corner towers, battlements, gates, and a series of barriers with a very strong defensive ability.
