Part of the Great Wall of China has been severely damaged by two construction workers using an excavator, local authorities said Thursday.. The two workers, a 38-year-old man and a 55-year-old ...

The most intact portion of the Great Wall was constructed during the Ming dynasty, which spanned from 1368 to 1644. This section covers around 5,500 miles in length , according to Britannica.

The Great Wall spans more than 12,000 miles across northern China. Construction of the massive defensive structure—which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987—lasted through the ...