Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China
"China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, searched obsessively for the secret of eternal life. And perhaps he found it; although he died aged only 50, the extraordinary legacy of his burial chambers lives on" ... (more)
Pit 1: Giant army of 6000+ |
2,300 years old |
No two are alike |
Qin Shi Huang's troops (more) |
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Once held weapons |
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Life-sized soldiers (more) |
Soldier with horses (more) ![]() |
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Facial detail ![]() |
Standing warriors (more) ![]() |
Closeup |
Warrior |
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Pit 3: Army headquarters |
Damaged figures (more) |
Damaged figures |
Charioters |
Chariot drivers |
Officers |
Officer with headless men |
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Pit 2: Giant tomb |
Warrior body parts (more) |
Terracotta torso |
Warrior soup (more) |
Army general |
Kneeling archer |
Cavalryman and horse |
Head with body parts |
Bronze chariot |
Another view (more) |
Horses |
Second chariot (more) |
Clinton family visit |
Tomb enclosure (more) ![]() |
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Museum |
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