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how is the Great Wall of China a national symbol today?
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
The Great Wall makes a great symbol because its path is shrouded in myth and its fame only became noted in the last hundred years or so. Today it brings in a lot of tourist dollars, yen, Euros, etc.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Deadkid_dk/History_of_the_Great_Wall_of_China
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Deadkid_dk/History_of_the_Great_Wall_of_China
Answered by
CrazyGirl
The Great Wall of China was elevated to national symbol of in modern times because of Western fascination with the Wall.