Terracotta Warriors

Xian Terracotta Warriors and Ancient Capital Tour

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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 ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more