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CHINA · 210 BC
Terracotta Army
兵马俑
This archaeological site came to light only in 1974. At its centre lies the tomb of Qin (d. 210 BC), the emperor who first united China, inside a complex laid out like his capital, Xianyang, and guarded by the famous terracotta warriors. No two figures are alike, and their realism makes them both fine art and a rich historical record.
- Original name
- 兵马俑
- Country
- China
- Period
- 210 BC
- Civilisation
- Chinese
- UNESCO
- On the World Heritage List
- Location
- 34.3852° N, 109.2734° E Open in OpenStreetMap Open in Apple Maps
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Areas of the site
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Terracotta Army Pits
Thousands of terracotta soldiers, buried to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, are displayed in three large pits.
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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The still unopened burial mound of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China; the Terracotta Army belongs to this funerary complex.
A QUESTION FROM THE ROAD
In which year was the Terracotta Army site discovered?
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