Xi'an Terracotta Warriors

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I'd been waiting for this day for months, one of the main highlights of China, seeing the Terracotta Warriors. It really was worth the wait. . It all began in 1974 when farmers were digging a well and found the first piece of terracotta. There were 3 different pits of excavated warriors. There are approximately 6000 warriors all facing East, in battle formation, towards the Emporer Qin's tomb, which is 2000 years old. All warriors are ranked and dressed accordingly. Their faces, armory amd weapons all vary too. Many warriors are not yet excavated, those seen today have been restored piece by piece. Quite amazing!

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Photos

Where it all began
Farmers were digging a well, but found no water. Instead they found the beginning of a treasure!

This shows the roof which was built to protect the warriors.
Made of wood, the rafters are bowing. The rectangular block shows the level of the original earth.

The warriors at the top are being restored.
Can you see the holes being patched together?

Look at their hands.
They used to carry weapons.

Ready for battle
Look carefully at their faces, hair and armory, all slightly different.

Some have heads missing
Not in this snap though!

A model of the tomb and Terracotta Warriors site
On the left is a Pyramid looking, tomb of emporer Qin (2000yrs old). He ordered to have warriors all facing towards him in battle formation, with weapons and armory.

Comments

[mum]

hi
not sure how to do this but if it gets to you thats good sounds like you are having such a good time think should send your dad and as the maps are taking over the house he would soon find you.we have the great wall of Cina going up in the garden..lots of love take care Mum Dad xx