Xian Terracotta Warriors and Ancient Capital Tour
May 9th 2010 The terracotta warriors was ordered constructed by Qin Dynasty emperor Qin Shi Huang (first Emperor of China after unifying the country) as it was then a common practice for emperors to built their own mausoleum when they are alive. It was completed in 210 BC and discovered in March 1974 when a group of farmers were digging a well. The tour guide told an interesting story of how it was discovered
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