The Wall of Nanking was built in 1386 over 21 years under Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang after he founded the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It took 200,000 laborers. Originally 13 gates were built. Unlike Beijing, much of Nanjing's Wall is still standing.
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| Zhonghua Gate |
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| caves housed soldiers |
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| courtyard |
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