Terracotta Army

MausoleumChina210 BC
LocationChina
Year210 BC
TypeMausoleum

About Terracotta Army

Over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses. Each face is unique with individual features. Discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well. Originally painted in bright colors that faded on exposure. The figures hold real weapons that remained sharp for 2,000 years. The tomb of Qin Shi Huang remains unexcavated.

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