The west part is a rammed earth construction, about 5.3 meters high on average.

西边的这段长城为版筑夯土墙，平均城高5.3米。

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Unlike the earlier Qin fortifications, the Ming construction was stronger and more elaborate due to the use of bricks and stone instead of rammed earth.

由于使用砖石及石头代替夯土，与早期秦长城相比，明长城更为坚固，技术更为复杂。

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Taking inspiration from local materials and techniques, rammed earth and painted steel would be used for the majority of the construction.

从当地的材料和技术获得的灵感，夯土和刷漆钢将被用于大多数的建筑中。

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