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View of Pit # 1 with Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xian, China

Terra-Cotta Warriors
— Great Archeological Find
The Terra-Cotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses
Essential Full-Day Tour from Xian

Close-up of Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xian, China

Terra Cotta Warriors
& Horses
Over 8,000 life-size Terra-Cotta Soldiers had been guarding the first Emperor of China's tomb since 211 BC. In 1974, the tomb was discovered by farmers digging an irrigation well near the base of Qin's pyramid.

Planted in battle formation, each of the soldier's bodies are identical — cast from the same mold — although their faces are unique.

"Before & After"
Excavation Photos
Today, only a small portion of the "Underground Army" of Terra-Cotta Warriors has been fully excavated.

Unearthed "Before Excavation" of Warriors, Xian, China

"After" Excavation of Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xian, China

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Fun Event
— Museum of Terra-Cotta Army
Arrange for a Personalized Group Tour of Xian's Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors.

Pit #1 (below) is the largest and most impressive area. It contains over 6,000 Terra-Cotta figures.

Overview of Pit #1 with Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xian, China

Pit #2 (below) was discovered in 1976. It contains over 1,400 chariots and cavalrymen.

Pit #2 with Warrior and Horses, Xian, China

Pit #3 (below) was excavated in 1977. The small chamber contains figures that appear to represent an Elite Command Force.

Pit #3 with Elite Command Force Warriors, Xian, China

Pit #4 was discovered empty — speculation includes the death of the Emporer and the fall of the dynasty.

The most recent pit to be discovered contains figures of women and animals (pigs, cattle, goats and chickens).

Tips
Arrive early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Better yet, ask if your tour guide can get you into the museum before it opens to the public — for a private showing.

Photography is now allowed inside each of the Pits, so don't forget your camera.

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