Terracotta Warriors
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Chinese archaeologists have unearthed about 120 more figures in their latest round of?excavations at the Terracotta Army site, according to a news report on May 18, 2010. [More?I Video]
A company of Terracotta Warriors - most painted in rich colors - have been unearthed at the largest pit within the mausoleum complex of Emperor Qin Shihuang, according to a news report on May 12, 2010. [More?I Video]
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Do You Know? Qin Shihuang (259 BC - 210 BC) holds a central place in Chinese history for being the first emperor who united the country. He is also well known for his part in the construction of the spectacular Great Wall and his splendid terracotta army.
The Terracotta Army, including warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians, were discovered in 1974 near suburban Xi'an, Shaanxi province. It was aimed at helping?Qin Shihuang to rule another empire in his afterlife.? |
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