QIN [CHIN] DYNASTY (jan 1, 221 BC – jan 1, 0)
Description:
After defeating the other states, Qin Shi Huang became the first emperor of unified China. He ordered the linking of the states’ unconnected walls forming the first sections of the Great Wall. He also had the wall extended to keep the northern Huns, constant enemy of the dynasty throughout its period, away. Length Built: 3, 107 milesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 221 BC
jan 1, 0
~ 207 years