The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
It's generally believed that the first parts of the Great Wall were built during the Spring and Autumn Period, when the eastern and central region of what is now China consisted of many small states or princedoms.
These states were ruled by the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) kings operating a feudal system. To protect their states the princes ordered independent walls be built along state borders. These were like the Great Wall in construction, but on a smaller scale.
The Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
As rival states fought for territory and power, the influence of the Zhou kings waned. The small states were joined together by warlords by the beginning of the Warring States Period to form seven large states (Chu, Qi, Wei, Yan, Zhao, Qin and Han). Each state had its own defensive walls, like several short Great Walls. See map below. Click on the state names to read their history.
The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
It's generally believed that the first parts of the Great Wall were built during the Spring and Autumn Period, when the eastern and central region of what is now China consisted of many small states or princedoms.
These states were ruled by the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) kings operating a feudal system. To protect their states the princes ordered independent walls be built along state borders. These were like the Great Wall in construction, but on a smaller scale.
The Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
As rival states fought for territory and power, the influence of the Zhou kings waned. The small states were joined together by warlords by the beginning of the Warring States Period to form seven large states (Chu, Qi, Wei, Yan, Zhao, Qin and Han). Each state had its own defensive walls, like several short Great Walls. See map below. Click on the state names to read their history.
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