Terracotta Warriors

Terracotta Warriors, Xian (西安市), China

Xian in Shaanxi Province is most famous for its amazing terracotta warriors. The figures depict the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China and were buried with the Emperor in 210–209 BCE.

Terracotta Army, Xian, Shaanxi, China.
Terracotta Warriors, Xian © Daniel Allen

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