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  • What happened to the workers who built the Terracotta Army?

    According to historical records, all the craftsmen who participated in the mausoleum project were buried alive in the burial pits around the tomb in order to keep the secrets of the Terracotta Army from being discovered.
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  • How long did it take to build the Terracotta Army?

    As part of the complex, more than 700,000 laborers constructed a life-size terra cotta army and tomb complex. The army took an estimated 40 years to finish. The clay soldiers remained untouched for more than 2000 years, until 1974, when they were unearthed by Chinese farmers.
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  • How many people did it take to build the Terracotta Army?

    Young Emperor According to writings of court historian Siam Qian during the following Han dynasty, Qin ordered the mausoleum's construction shortly after taking the throne. More than 700,000 laborers worked on the project, which was halted in 209 B.C. amid uprisings a year after Qin's death.
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  • How many terracotta soldiers were built?

    Referred to as the eighth Wonder of the World, the original Terracotta Warriors date back to 209 B.C. and were found in 1974 by a worker digging a well. It is believed as many as 8,000 warriors exist, nestled in the grave among chariots, animals, entertainers and other clay representations of afterlife needs.
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  • How long did it take to build all of the terracotta warriors?

    As part of the complex, more than 700,000 laborers constructed a life-size terra cotta army and tomb complex. The army took an estimated 40 years to finish. The clay soldiers remained untouched for more than 2000 years, until 1974, when they were unearthed by Chinese farmers.
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  • How long does it take to build a Terracotta Army?

    As part of the complex, more than 700,000 laborers constructed a life-size terra cotta army and tomb complex. The army took an estimated 40 years to finish. The clay soldiers remained untouched for more than 2000 years, until 1974, when they were unearthed by Chinese farmers.
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  • Can you visit the Terracotta Warriors today?

    In 1976, two additional pits of soldiers were uncovered, and the site opened as a museum and tourist attraction in 1979. Unesco declared the Terracotta Warrior Army a World Heritage Site in 1987 and work continues to expand the site and protect the archaeology today.
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  • How much does it cost to see the Terracotta Warriors?

    You can catch a public bus to the Terracotta warrior at 3-5 yuan from Xi'an. Then the fun begins, you get accosted as you get off the bus by people selling everything, restaurants, food and guides. 120 yuan to go in each. The guide is 200 yuan for a guide who speaks English.
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  • How did archaeologists find the Terracotta Army?

    1: They were discovered completely by accident The Terracotta Army was discovered on 29 March 1974 when farmer Yang Zhifa uncovered fragments of pottery when digging a well. This pottery led to the discovery of the first warrior of the famous Terracotta Army. Quite the find!
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  • Is it possible to visit the Terracotta Army?

    A Xi'an trip is never complete without visiting Terracotta Army, the most reputed tourist attraction in the city. As it is a little far from downtown Xi'an, the best and most convenient way to visit Terracotta Army is to book a hassle-free tour from a trustworthy travel agency.
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  • What is the closest airport to the Terracotta Warriors?

    The nearest airport to Terracotta Warriors is Xi An (XIY) Airport which is 48.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Yuncheng (YCU) (179.7 km).
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  • Is each terracotta soldier unique?

    Each soldier in the Terra Cotta Army has distinct facial features. The army of life-size terra cotta soldiers, archers, horses and chariots was stationed in military formation near Emperor Qin's tomb in order to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
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  • How many tourists visit the Terracotta Warriors each day?

    It has seen a surging demand among people since 2023, with the current maximum daily capacity of the museum reaching 65,000 visits.
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  • What city is closest to the Terracotta Warriors?

    The figures, dating from approximately the late 200s BCE, were discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Lintong County, outside Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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  • Which famous city discovered 8000 terra cotta warriors and horses?

    Terra Cotta Warrior A terra-cotta army of more than 8,000 life-size soldiers guarded the burial site of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di. The Terra-Cotta Warriors were only discovered in 1974. On March 29, 1974, the first in an extensive collection of terra-cotta warriors was discovered in Xian, China.
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  • What warriors rode horses?

    Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. They often dominated the battlefield and performed a variety of important roles.
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  • Can you still see Terracotta Warriors?

    The Terracotta Warriors are mainly displayed in three different pits, in east side of the tomb. After you seeing the soldiers, you can take free shuttle bus to Lishan Park and continue to visit other kinds of clay figures buried with the emperor.
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  • How would you describe the Terracotta Warriors?

    The Terracotta Warriors are an army of around 9,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses and 150 cavalry entirely made of baked clay, or terracotta. They are part of a massive funeral complex for the ancient emperor of China Qin Shi Huang (sometimes called Qin Xi Huangdi), to protect him in the afterlife.
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  • Can you visit Qin Shi Huangdi tomb?

    A:No, you cannot go inside Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum or tomb. It hasn't been excavated yet and may never be. You can, however, explore the three pits where the terracotta army and horses have been excavated. Go with a guide to learn how the site was built and unearthed.
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  • Can you buy Terracotta Warriors?

    No any person or country can buy a authentic Terracotta Warrior, but they can buy as many Terracotta Warriors statues replicas for sale as they want. The Terracotta Warrior figures can be found in many tourist souvenir shops in Xian.
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