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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 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]] and her apprentice [[ | 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 [[Humans|human]] history, with one of the longest durations and largest costs in human effort.<ref name="ACC Database" /> | 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" /> | ||
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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 Eurasian Steppe.
History
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
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The Great Wall in the Qin dynasty -
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Prototype color tests
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun
- Assassin's Creed: Dynasty
- Assassin's Creed: Jade
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Great Wall of China
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – The Betrayal
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun – The Great Wall
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Vengeance
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun – Culmination
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