Here are a few curious facts about building walls:
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles. It was built over the course of 2,000 years, with the first sections dating back to the 7th century BC.
The Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War, was over 100 miles long and stood for 28 years. It was constructed in 1961 to prevent East Germans from defecting to the West.
The Great Wall of Gorgan, also known as the "Red Snake," is a ancient wall in Iran that is even longer than the Great Wall of China. It stretches over 1,500 miles, but much of it has been lost to time and the elements.
The Walls of Constantinople, also known as the Theodosian Walls, were a series of defensive walls that protected the city of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) for over 1,100 years. They were considered some of the strongest and most advanced fortifications of their time.
The wall around the Old City of Jerusalem, also known as the Western Wall or the Wailing Wall, is a sacred site for Jews, who believe it is the last remaining wall of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem. It is also considered a holy site by Christians and Muslims.
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