Xian terra-cotta warriors, China

Xi’an and Terra-Cotta Warriors – One of the Greatest Archaeological Finds of the 20th Century

Underground Terra-Cotta Army Xi’an, China is home to one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Its “Underground Army” features life-size clay Terra-Cotta Warriors. Built to guard the first Emperor of China’s tomb, it is estimated that there are over 8,000 life-size terra-cotta figures and horses buried here. The grave’s creators were buried alive […]

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