To provide the Chinese Army with an early warning system
From each tower smoke signals could be displayed if enemies approached.
Look out posts
There was a fear throughout the Chinese armies that there could be invasion from the north
To provide a roadway through some pretty had terrain
Soldiers could be deployed much quicker this way and gave the Chinese an important edge over other armies and threats.
To act as a barrier
The most obvious reason but the wall itself was n't much of a physical barrier. It proved to be more of a
psychological barrier against potential invaders.
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