The Terracotta Army: Witnesses to the Vicissitudes of History
Discover how Qin Shi Huang's formidable army conquered all rivals to unify China.
Learn about the First Emperor himself—a visionary and ruthless leader.
To understand the depth of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, your journey begins here in Xi'an.
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The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) was the first unified dynasty in Chinese history, developing from the Qin State during the Warring States Period. The Terracotta Army, a burial pit at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huangdi, contains numerous burial objects in the shape of chariots, horses, and soldiers. Hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," it is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.