How Long Did it Take to Build the Great Wall of China?

The different sections of what is popularly known as the Great Wall of China were constructed over a period of approximately 2000 years, from the third century B.C.E. until the 17th century, by differing ruling dynasties.

Blake Guthrie has been a professional journalist since 1996. His articles have been featured in the "Atlanta Journal-Constitution," "Creative Loafing" and on Travels.com. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from Auburn University.