Terracotta warriors

It's the greatest archeological discovery in modern times: the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China and the 8,000 terracotta warriors who guard it.

Last Sunday the Houston Museum of Natural Science hosted a special tour of the Terra Cotta Warriors for Flickr members so that we could tour the exhibit before the museum opened and *TAKE PHOTOS*!!! This is a no photography exhibit normally, so it was such a special chance to tour the exhibit with camera in…

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Terracotta Army from the tomb of the emperor Qin Shi Huang.

When Chinese farmers uncovered an ancient site while digging a well in 1974, they had no idea they were to encounter a giant army of warriors. The Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang had lain in wait for 2,000 years, guarding the emperor’s tomb – the largest in Chinese history - at the base of Lishan Mountain in Shaanxi Province.

Terracotta Army from the tomb of the emperor Qin Shi Huang.

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The Terracotta Army 兵马俑

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Terracotta Warriors - Xi'an, China

Can you guess what rank of this solider in the Terracotta Army of China?

"Step into the timeless legacy of ancient China with this meticulously detailed artwork inspired by the iconic Terracotta Warriors. This design captures the essence of history, showcasing a golden rendition of one of the famed warriors. Every intricate detail—from the weathered texture of the armor to the ser - Terracotta Warrior - Ancient Gold