Xian Terracotta Warriors Photo Tour
Discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers digging a well, Xian's Terracotta Warriors astounded the world with their artistry and sheer numbers. The terracotta army was constructed to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, the founding emperor of the Qin Dynasty, and the emperor who united China. The site of the Terracotta Warriors was turned into a museum. What makes the Terracotta warriors so amazing is that each one is life size and unique. Each face is different and clothing and hairstyles have individual characteristics. Each soldier was armed with a real bronze weapon. The charioteers had fully functional wooden chariots pulled by terracotta horses. Archers, spearmen, infantry, charioteers, and generals have been excavated. So far over 700 warriors, 100 chariots, and 400 horses have been excavated from the four pits. In 1987, this archeological treasure was added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List.
The main building of Xian's Terracotta Warrior museum
In Pit1 visitors can see restored soldiers as they once appeared
Warriors wait in formation as they have for centuries
Warriors in the restoration progress
Restored horses used to pull chariots
Chariots, horses, and charioteers as found
None of the warriors were intact when excavated
Visitors can see the restoration in progress
The warriors normally need to be reassembled from thousands of shards.
Guards in the official's headquarters
Each of the warriors faces are unique
Hairstyles, uniform accents and faces are unique
Restored warriors waiting to be placed back into their ranks
The 1/2 scale bronze chariots of the emperor
This is a miniature of the Emperor's personal Chariot
The bronze chariots are exact in detail and design
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