Archaeologists broke open the Great Wall of China—and found a treasure trove of artifacts

The discovery’s highlight was a 247-pound cannon from the Ming dynasty, but archaeologists also found remains of crops and turquoise pieces.
Artnet

The Great Wall of China Has Suffered ‘Irreversible’ Damage After Two Workers Excavated a Shortcut Through the Cultural Relic

Two suspects accused of digging a hole to create a shortcut over the Great Wall of China have been arrested for causing damage to the world famous heritage site. Last month, police received an alert ...
CNN

Two people detained in China for allegedly damaging Great Wall with excavator

Two people have been detained in northern China after allegedly damaging a section of the Great Wall with an excavator, according to local authorities. A 38-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman in ...
Greek Reporter

Great Wall of China Excavation Reveals Giant Ming Dynasty Cannon

Archaeologists at China’s Jiankou Great Wall uncovered a rare Ming Dynasty cannon, heated brick beds, inscribed bricks, and ...
insider.si.edu

The Great Wall : China against the world, 1000 BC-AD 2000 / Julia Lovell

List of maps and illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Note on romanization and pronunciation -- Note on names -- Introduction: Who made the Great Wall of China? -- Why walls? -- Long wall -- Han Walls: ...