: Most of the well-preserved stone and brick sections seen today were built during this era to defend against Mongol incursions. Strategic Importance
The construction of the wall was not a single event but a continuous process that spanned from the to the 17th century AD . Г‡in Seddi (The
The wall served as more than just a barrier; it was a complex military system. : Most of the well-preserved stone and brick
: Historically, it delineated the edge of the Mongolian steppe and separated agricultural Chinese civilizations from nomadic cultures. The Wall and the Turkic Tribes : Historically, it delineated the edge of the
: Many historians view the wall as a response to the military prowess of nomadic horsemen from the north, whom many Turks claim as their ancestors.
: It included watchtowers for smoke signals, barracks for troops, and horse tracks for rapid communication.
