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Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang Di

The old walled city of Xi’an, China, is filled with historical buildings and a very authentic Muslim Quarter with bazaar and mosque. However, the most spectacular attraction is the Army of Terracotta Warriors

Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province, is a city with more than 8.5 million inhabitants located in central east China. It is one of the oldest cities in China with a history spanning more than 3,000 years.

Just 20 km east of the town lies one of China’s most amazing attractions. Welcome to the Army of Terracotta Warriors and Horses which relatively recently became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of modern times.

Accidentally discovered by peasant farmers digging a water well in 1974, the “Terracotta Army” or the “Terracotta Warriors and Horses” is a large collection of terracotta (clay-based unglazed ceramic) sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang Di.


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