By Priyanka Roshan | Oct 15, 2024
Border walls have long shaped the history and politics of nations. Here are five of the most famous and notable border walls, each with its unique significance and legacy.
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Stretching over 13,000 miles, the Great Wall of China was built to protect ancient China from northern invaders like the Mongols.
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Dating back to the 7th century BC, it remains a marvel of ancient engineering and a lasting symbol of China’s strength and historical grandeur.
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Erected in 1961, the Berlin Wall divided East and West Berlin, symbolizing the conflict between communism and democracy while separating families for 28 years.
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Its fall in 1989 marked a pivotal moment that led to Germany’s reunification and the end of East Germany’s communist regime.
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The 121-mile-long Great Wall of Gorgan, known as “The Red Snake,” was built in the 5th century AD to defend the Sassanian Empire.
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Despite being less famous than the Great Wall of China, its advanced water systems make it a remarkable defensive structure.
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Built during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland, the Belfast Peace Walls were designed to separate Catholic and Protestant communities and reduce violence.
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Stretching over 21 miles, they remain powerful symbols of the conflict, despite ongoing efforts to dismantle them as part of the peace process.
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Built in AD 122, Hadrian’s Wall marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire and defended Roman Britain from northern tribes.
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Stretching 73 miles across northern England, it remains a well-preserved Roman relic and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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