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Event archaeological East Asia

Terracotta Army

210 BCE

Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding Qin Shi Huang's…

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Collection of ancient Chinese military statues

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Landmark · East Asia

Terracotta Army

210 BCE – still standing

Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding Qin Shi Huang's tomb

Standing in 210 BCE

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