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The '''Great Wall of China''' is a series of fortifications made of stone, wood, rammed earth and rock, generally built along the 8,850 kilometer long northern borders of [[China]] to protect Chinese states and empires from raids and invasions by various nomadic peoples of the {{Wiki|Eurasian Steppe}}.
[[File:ACC China DB Great Wall of China.png|thumb|250px|Great Wall of China]]
The '''Great Wall of China''' is a series of fortifications made of stone, wood, rammed, earth and rock, generally built along the 8,850 kilometer long northern borders of [[China]] to protect Chinese states and empires from raids and invasions by various nomadic peoples of the {{Wiki|Eurasian Steppe}}.


==History==
==History==
The earliest sections of the Great Wall were built under the {{Wiki|Qin dynasty}} and the rule of [[Qin Shi Huang]]. After conquering the kingdoms of his opponents,<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> Qin Shi Huang was assisted by the [[Templars|Templar Order]] in building the Great Wall.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>
The earliest sections of the Great Wall were built under the [[Qin dynasty]] and the rule of [[Qin Shi Huang]]. After conquering the kingdoms of his opponents,<ref name="ACC Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Great Wall of China]]</ref> Qin Shi Huang was assisted by the [[Order of the Ancients]] in building the Great Wall.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>


Although it is a junction of several walls built at various times and locations, most of the Great Wall was built during the [[Ming dynasty]]. In the early 16th century, the Great Wall was frequently raided by [[Mongol Empire|Mongols]] under [[Altan Khan]]. In 1532, the Templar [[Zhang Yong]] attempted to let the Mongolians through the Great Wall and into China.<ref name="CC"/>
Although it is a junction of several walls built at various times and locations, most of the Great Wall was built during the [[Ming dynasty]].<ref name="ACC Database" /> In the early 16th century, the Great Wall was frequently raided by the [[Mongol Empire|Mongols]] under [[Altan Khan]]. In 1532, the Templar [[Zhang Yong]] attempted to let the Mongols through the Great Wall and into China.<ref name="The Betrayal">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Betrayal (China)|The Betrayal]]</ref>


Although the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] eliminated several Mongol scouts and closed gates along the Great Wall, the Mongols soon launched a full scale assault on the fortifications. However, the attack was eventually stopped as Shao Jun assassinated Zhang Yong. Thirty-five years later, an Assassin met with Shao Jun at the Great Wall to confirm that the [[Jiajing Emperor]] had died of the Assassins' poisoning.<ref name="CC"/>
Although the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] and her apprentice [[Kotetsu]] eliminated several Mongol scouts and helped the Ming guards to close the gates along the Great Wall,<ref name="The Betrayal" /><ref name="The Great Wall">''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[The Great Wall]]</ref> the Mongols soon launched a full-scale assault on the fortifications. However, the attack was eventually thwarted as Shao Jun assassinated Zhang Yong.<ref name="Vengeance">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref><ref name="Culmination">''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[Culmination]]</ref> Thirty-five years later, an Assassin met with Shao Jun at the Great Wall to confirm that the [[Zhu Houcong|Jiajing Emperor]] had died of the Assassins' [[poison]]ing.<ref name="Vengeance" />


Today, the Great Wall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It is considered one of the greatest architectural projects in human history, with one of the longest durations and largest costs in human effort.<ref name="CC"/>
Today, the Great Wall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It is considered one of the greatest architectural projects in [[Humans|human]] history, with one of the longest durations and largest costs in human effort.<ref name="ACC Database" />
 
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 01.png|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 02.png|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 03.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 04.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 05.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 06.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACJ Great Wall Concept art 07.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
AC Jade Promo 2.jpg|The Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
ACC China Environment Concept 1.jpg|Concept art
ACC China Background Concept 3.jpg|Concept art
ACC China Environment Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the Great Wall's gatehouses
ACC China Environment Prototype.jpg|Prototype color tests
Vengeance China (5).jpg|Shao Jun and Zhang Yong's confrontation atop the wall
AC Blade of Shao Jun - Great Wall.png|The Great Wall in ''Blade of Shao Jun''
</gallery>
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''
*''[[Echoes of History]] – Chinese Chronicles'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Jade]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Walls]]
[[Category:China]]
[[Category:Landmarks]]
[[Category:Locations in China]]
[[Category:Landmarks in China]]
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Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, wood, rammed, earth and rock, generally built along the 8,850 kilometer long northern borders of China to protect Chinese states and empires from raids and invasions by various nomadic peoples of the Eurasian Steppe.

History[edit | edit source]

The earliest sections of the Great Wall were built under the Qin dynasty and the rule of Qin Shi Huang. After conquering the kingdoms of his opponents,[1] Qin Shi Huang was assisted by the Order of the Ancients in building the Great Wall.[2]

Although it is a junction of several walls built at various times and locations, most of the Great Wall was built during the Ming dynasty.[1] In the early 16th century, the Great Wall was frequently raided by the Mongols under Altan Khan. In 1532, the Templar Zhang Yong attempted to let the Mongols through the Great Wall and into China.[3]

Although the Assassin Shao Jun and her apprentice Kotetsu eliminated several Mongol scouts and helped the Ming guards to close the gates along the Great Wall,[3][4] the Mongols soon launched a full-scale assault on the fortifications. However, the attack was eventually thwarted as Shao Jun assassinated Zhang Yong.[5][6] Thirty-five years later, an Assassin met with Shao Jun at the Great Wall to confirm that the Jiajing Emperor had died of the Assassins' poisoning.[5]

Today, the Great Wall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It is considered one of the greatest architectural projects in human history, with one of the longest durations and largest costs in human effort.[1]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    Concept art of the Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • The Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
    The Great Wall in the Qin dynasty
  • Concept art
    Concept art
  • Concept art
    Concept art
  • Concept art of the Great Wall's gatehouses
    Concept art of the Great Wall's gatehouses
  • Prototype color tests
    Prototype color tests
  • Shao Jun and Zhang Yong's confrontation atop the wall
    Shao Jun and Zhang Yong's confrontation atop the wall
  • The Great Wall in Blade of Shao Jun
    The Great Wall in Blade of Shao Jun

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Great Wall of China
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – The Betrayal
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun – The Great Wall
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Vengeance
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun – Culmination

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