| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Men with mustaches.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Detail of a face.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Two men and a horse.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Man with a leopard.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Men bearing gifts.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Men with turbans.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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The tomb chamber has a collection of small terracotta horsemen.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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One of the many carved stele at the tomb.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Female figure on a black stele.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Decorated bell.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Chinese characters on a large bell.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Stone figures at the site museum.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Terracotta cavalry models.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Glazed terracotta figures.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yi De
|
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Visitors having lunch.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yong Tai
|
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The tomb of Princess Yong Tai (died 701). The region around Xian has many imperial tombs from several dynasties.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yong Tai
|
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The carved sarcophagos of Princess Yong Tai.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yong Tai
|
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Small sized terracotta figures in the tomb chamber.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Tomb of Yong Tai
|
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One of the Han Dynasty figures of Xian Yang at the site museum.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The entrance to the gardens and tomb at Mao Ling.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Visitors.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The gardens and tomb complex contains the tomb of Emperor Wudi who died in 87 BCE.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The pool in the centre of the garden.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Stone carvings at the pool.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Stone dragon.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The gardens at Mao Ling are beautifully manicured.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The gardens are well kept and attractive.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Rock formations in a pool.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Fish in the pool.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The buildings in the complex are picturesque.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Part of the extensive gardens.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Carved horse.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Carved tortoises.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The main building of the complex.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Bamboo shaped pillars.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Stone cow.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Red buildings with curved roof and carved windows.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Brick commemoration stele.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Hedges.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Stone step side dragons.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Painted bamboo columns and circular entrance.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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The 47m high rammed earth burial mound.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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View over the complex.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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View of the entrance gate.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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View of the many buildings in the complex.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Small temple at the tomb entrance.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Small temple (the inner shrine).
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Vegetable pancake seller.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Vegetable pancakes.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Having a snack.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Fruit sellers.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Apple and peach sellers.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Mao Ling
|
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Small taxi.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Prince Zhang Huai Tomb
|
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The burial mound of Prince Zhang Huai who died in 684.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Prince Zhang Huai Tomb
|
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Wall painting of a women.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Prince Zhang Huai Tomb
|
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Paintings of women on the tomb walls.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Prince Zhang Huai Tomb
|
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Colourful wall paintings of soldiers.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Prince Zhang Huai Tomb
|
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The tomb chamber has a collection of small terracotta figures.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Qian Ling is the double tomb of Tang Dynasty Empress Wu Zetian (died 705) and her husband (who died in 683 and she succeeded).
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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The Spirit Way is a long wide path leading to the tomb.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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The Spirit Way is lined with stone figures.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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One of dozens of carved figures guarding the tomb of Wu Zetian.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Tomb guardian.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Carved figures along the Spirit Way.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Statue of a horse.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Stele with a large bird.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Carved figures.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Headless foreign dignitaries.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Carved stele.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Detail of the carved stele.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Family posing for photos.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Posing at a headless stone figure.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
Site / Event : Qian Ling
|
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Girl.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
|
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The tomb of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, founder of the Qin Dynasty is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
|
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The tomb is unexcavated.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
|
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In 1973, an army of life size Terracotta Warriors were discovered in a field over 1.5km from the tomb.
|
1988 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
|
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The finds are in pits, protected by several hanger-like buildings. Pit 1 contains the rows of Terracotta Warriors.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The Army of life size Terracotta Warriors protecting the tomb of Qin Shi Huang who died in the 3rd century BCE.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The Terracotta Army all face East and march in rows.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The soldiers guarding the tomb are all life size and each one is different.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Soldiers and horses of the Terracotta Army.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The front line.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Over 7000 life size soldiers have been excavated. 6000 of them are in Pit 1, the largest of four pits, 7m deep.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Single soldier from the Terracotta Army.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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All the faces are different.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The wooden weapons originally carried are long decayed.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Mostly reconstructed warriors.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Excavated and unexcavated sections.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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A row of soldiers.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Three parallel pits.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Two soldiers with different faces.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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View across one of the pits.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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One among many.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Terracotta horses, part of the Terracotta Army.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Detail of the Warriors and their armour.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Rows of Warriors.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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One among many.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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The soldiers of the lifesize Army are all different.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Terracotta Warriors
|
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Site of the well being dug in 1973 when the Terracotta Warriors were discovered.
|
2009 |
| China |
State / Province : Shaanxi
Region : Imperial Tombs
District : Tomb of Qin Shi Huang
Site / Event : Pit 2
|
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The building housing Pit 2.
|
2009 |
were added from 1 February 2025.