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China-2043<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
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China-2043
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.

2013Along the Way PhotoAlong the Way PhotographsChinaGeorge JensenTerra Cotta WarriorsXian2043

  • China-2064<br />
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum opened in 1979 with Pit #1 in Xian China. The Warriors were discovered in 1974.  At this time there are Four Pits that have been opened with over 8,000 warriors, 520 Horses, 130 Chariots and 150 Cavalry unearthed with excavation continuing.
  • China-2049<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank.
  • China-2015<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2047<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2047
  • China-2033<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2032<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2043<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2017<br />
Pit #1 contains the main army with over 6,000 warriors in addition to horses in it. The army was in formation with life size figures that vary in height, uniform and hair style in accordance to rank. Pit #2 has the Cavalry and infantry, Pit #3 has the command unit for the army and Pit #4 is presently being excavated.
  • China-2014<br />
When first excavated many of the terra cotta warriors and horses are broken and have to be put back together. Pieces are excavated very carefully and reassembled, in a special area and then put back after being assembled.
  • China-2009<br />
When first excavated many of the terra cotta warriors and horses are broken and have to be put back together. Pieces are excavated very carefully and reassembled, in a special area and then put back after being assembled.
  • China-2009<br />
The figures were very detailed and painted. After being unearthed and exposed to air the paint will start to curl and within 4 minutes the majority of the paint will flake off. Notice detail on back of coat and bottom of shoes.
  • China-1932<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1911<br />
Buddhist statues from the Song Dynasty are displayed in the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in Xian, China.
  • China-1927<br />
Terra Cotta Warriors are displayed in the Shaanxi provincial History Museum in Xian, China.
  • China-1929<br />
Terra Cotta horses are displayed in the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in Xian, China.
  • China-1888<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1895<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1896<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1899<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
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