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Everything you think you know about the Great Wall of China is likely wrong.

It is not a single continuous line. It is not visible from the moon. And 90% of it is crumbling into dust. In this video, we deconstruct the 21,196 km reality of Earth's largest military defense system. From the brutal rammed-earth origins of the Qin Dynasty to the sophisticated brick fortifications of the Ming, we uncover the engineering genius and human cost behind the myth.

We explore why the 'Wall' was actually a complex network of trenches and fortresses designed as a speed bump for Mongol cavalry, not an impenetrable barrier. We also investigate the modern threats facing this world wonder, from climate change to the construction workers who recently smashed a hole through it for a shortcut.

Key Topics Covered:
The 21,196 km vs. 8,850 km measurement controversy.
Rammed earth vs. Ming stone: The evolution of materials.
The military strategy: How the wall actually worked.
The myth of visibility from space.
The 'Wild Wall' and the crisis of modern preservation.