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The Terracotta Army was built to protect Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, in the afterlife. It was constructed as a form of funerary art, with thousands of life-size terracotta soldier models replicating the emperor's guard troops. This massive undertaking began in 246 BC and was completed over approximately 40 years.

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The Terracotta Army was designed to serve as the emperor's personal guard and ensure his continued protection and power in the afterlife, echoing the belief that the dead retained power and influence.

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The project involved a massive labor force of over 720,000 workers who crafted the terracotta figures in parts, fired them, and then assembled and painted them.

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Qin Shi Huang, known for his obsession with immortality, sought to create a complete underground empire for his afterlife, including an army, chariots, and even concubines.

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The Terracotta Army is considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, providing valuable insights into ancient Chinese military structure, weaponry, and the reign of Qin Shi Huang.

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The site is now a major tourist attraction in Xi'an and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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They were part of the First Emperor’s search for immortality

China’s First Emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to live forever. He spent a huge amount of resources building a magnificent underground empire, equipped with everything he would need for the afterlife. He had palaces, an army to protect him, chariots for travelling in, stables full of horses, entertainers and even his concubines. Covering an area of 56 square kilometers, it is the biggest burial site on earth. In 1987 the site was given UNESCO World Heritage status and is a major tourist attraction in Xi’an

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The Terracotta Army was buried alongside Qin Shi Huang to serve as his protectors and soldiers in the next world.

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Originally the warriors were not the terracotta colour that we see today but would have been painted in bright colours. After firing, each terracotta warrior was covered with lacquer before various bright pigments were applied with colours indicating different ranks. You can see traces of paint on two of the warriors in our exhibition.

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📜 Historical Background

Who built it?

Commissioned by Qin Shi Huang (259–210 BCE), the first emperor of a unified China and founder of the Qin Dynasty.

Construction likely began shortly after he became king of Qin at age 13 and intensified after he became emperor in 221 BCE.

Why was it built?

It was meant to serve as a guardian army for the emperor in the afterlife, reflecting the ancient Chinese belief in an afterlife where worldly possessions and protection were still needed.

It was part of a massive mausoleum complex built to ensure the emperor's immortality and power in the next world.

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Terra cotta is a type of fired clay, typically of a brownish-red colour and unglazed, used as an ornamental building material and in modelling.

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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor UNESCO World Heritage Site Location Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, ChinaCriteriaCultural: i, iii, iv, viReference441Inscription1987 (11th Session)Websitebmy.com.cn Coordinates 34°23′06″N 109°16′23″E

Location of Terracotta Army in China

Terracotta Army Simplified Chinese兵马俑Traditional Chinese兵馬俑Literal meaningSoldier and horse tomb-figurines

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The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracottasculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife.

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A vast complex of buildings and gardens built in 1420 during the Ming dynasty.

The Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors performed annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests and to honour Heaven.

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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications constructed over a period of nearly 2,700 years, spanning across the northern border of China.

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a large, well-preserved imperial garden

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The Terracotta Army was created to accompany Qin Shi Huang in his tomb, serving as a protective afterlife guard.

Construction began when Qin Shi Huang was King of Qin in 247 BC, and the project was ongoing for many years.

The soldiers were molded in parts, fired, then assembled and painted

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🏺 Discovery

Date: March 1974

Discovered by: Local farmers drilling a well near Xi'an, in Shaanxi Province, China.

The find led to the excavation of a vast underground complex covering over 38 square miles.

🪖 Features of the Army

Figures: Over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 670 horses, and non-military figures such as acrobats, officials, and musicians.

Materials: All made from terracotta (baked clay).

Details:

Each figure is life-sized and unique, with individualized facial features, hairstyles, clothing, and armor.

Originally painted in vibrant colors, though much of the paint has faded or flaked off over time.

Arrangement: The figures are arranged in military formation and buried in pits near the emperor’s tomb.Details:

Each figure is life-sized and unique, with individualized facial features, hairstyles, clothing, and armor.

Originally painted in vibrant colors, though much of the paint has faded or flaked off over time.

Arrangement: The figures are arranged in military formation and buried in pits near the emperor’s tomb.

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a collection of over 8000 life sized sculpted terracotta warriors buried with the first chinese emperor qin shi huang to serve as his afterlife guard

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The Summer Palace features a special hill and a water area—Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake—that together form the main body of this former imperial garden.

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it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven – the human world and God's world

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The army was discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well, and many more soldiers are thought to remain buried.

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The Temple of Heaven (simplified Chinese: 天坛; traditional Chinese: 天壇; pinyin: Tiāntán) is a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilisations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries."

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sculptures, porcelain, jade, silk robes, elaborate textiles, gold objects and more – were looted and, according to UNESCO, are now located in 47 museums around the world.

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The Terracotta Army was created by China's first emperor , Qin Shi Huang, to protect him in the after life.

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10 interesting facts about the Great Wall of China: 

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10 interesting facts about the Great Wall of China: 

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1. 1. Not a single wall:

The Great Wall isn't one continuous structure but a series of fortifications built over centuries by different dynasties.

2. 2. Extremely long:

It's the longest man-made structure on Earth, stretching 21,196 kilometers (13,171 miles).

3. 3. Not visible from space:

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is not visible to the naked eye from space.

4. 4. Built over 2000 years:

Construction began in the 7th century BC, with the Ming Dynasty building the most well-known sections.

5. 5. Purpose was defense:

The wall was primarily built to defend the northern border of China against invasions, particularly from nomadic groups.

6. 6. Various materials used:

Construction materials included compacted earth, stone, brick, and tiles, depending on the available resources and dynasty.

7. 7. Millions of workers:

It's estimated that millions of people, including soldiers and convicts, worked on the wall, with many dying during construction.

8. 8. UNESCO World Heritage Site:

The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its historical significance.

9. 9. Symbol of Chinese identity:

The Great Wall is a powerful symbol of Chinese identity and national pride.

10. 10. Diverse sections:

The Great Wall's appearance and structure vary greatly along its length, influenced by the different dynasties and regions involved in its construction.

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LETS BEGIN ⬇️

What is the Summer Palace built for? 🏠

The Summer Palace was originally built 🔨 in the 18th century and was destroyed and rebuilt several times. It was a place of recreation and leisure for the Qing emperors, and Empress Dowager Cixi 🧒 used it as her main residence.

The Summer Palace is a WHAT?? 😮

The Summer Palace was designated a UNESCO World (wow) Heritage Site in 1998 for its outstanding aesthetic value and harmonious blend of natural and artificial elements

What is located in the Summer Palace? 🌲

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge 🌉 and the Marble Boat 🛥️ are prominent features in the Summer Palace. It contains over 3,000 Chinese ancient buildings that house a collection of over 40,000 valuable historical relics from various dynasties.

Where is it located? 🗺️

The Summer Palace is located in the Haidian District of Beijing, about 15 km from downtown

What was it used for? 🫢

The Summer Palace was the royal 👑 retreat for emperors fleeing the suffocating summer torpor of the old imperial city and, most recently, it was the retirement playground 🛝 of Empress Dowager Cixi.

It was called a Summer Palace because… it was used as a summer residence by China's Imperial rulers

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Its legacy lies in the insights it provides into Qin Dynasty life, military structure, and craftsmanship, making it a testament to China's rich cultural heritage

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Emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to receive the same grand service and treatment in his afterlife that were given to him while he was alive.

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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built over centuries, primarily to protect the country's northern border from invasions. It began with individual fortifications during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, which were then connected and expanded by the Qin dynasty. The Ming dynasty further extended and fortified the wall, with the best-known sections dating back to their era.

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At the site where the Terracotta Army was discovered, more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses have been uncovered. Terracotta musicians, acrobats, and concubines have also been found.

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The emperor Qianlong made the summer place

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The temple of heaven isn’t just a temple—it was a place where emperors performed solemn rituals to pray for good harvests, believing that their right to rule came from a mandate from heaven

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The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is an imperial palace complex in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties and served as the center of political power in China for over 500 years, from 1420 to 1924. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a museum housing a vast collection of Chinese art and artifacts.

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Emperor Qin Shi Huang unified China for the first time and he named himself Qin Shi Huang, which literally means 'First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty'.

Under his rule, the political, economic, and social development of the country advanced a great deal.

It's said that the Terracotta Army was built in honor of the army he led to triumph over the other states and to unify China.

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the forbidden city is called that because access to the palace complex was strictly restricted to the emperor and his family and select officials

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a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilisations

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Earlier dynasties, such as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, had actual human sacrifices buried with the deceased rulers. These sacrifices included soldiers, officials, slaves, and other attendants to the particular ruler.

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The Terracotta Warriors were crafted using a combination of techniques, including coiling, mold casting, and hand-modeling.

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The Temple of Heaven is so named because it was the location of prayer and worship for prosperity and a good harvest. Ancient Chinese worshippers believed that Heaven had authorized the authority of their emperors; sacrifices and prayer at the Temple were a way to give thanks and to ask for a fortunate year.

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The construction of the Great Wall of China took over 2,000 years, starting in the 7th century BC and continuing into the 17th century AD, according to various sources. It was built and expanded over the rise and fall of different Chinese dynasties, with various sections being constructed, repaired, and extended.

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The Terracotta Warriors were buried in pits that were approximately 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) deep. Specifically, the four main pits, where the majority of the warriors are located, are around 21 feet (7 meters) deep.

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The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors was a complete surprise to everyone because there are no historical records of them, or of an underground army. They had sat untouched underground for more than 2,200 years. This only adds to the mystery, as it is now the largest and most important tomb site in China.

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The army includes:

8,000+ soldiers
130+ chariots
670+ horses
Non-military figures such as officials, acrobats, and musicians (found in later excavations)

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Farmers digging a well in a field approximately 20 miles east of Xi’an stumbled upon a pit containing 6,000 life-size terra cotta statues in March 1974. The site was soon identified as the burial place of Emperor Qin, and excavations began almost immediately. Historians now believe that some 700,000 workers worked for nearly three decades on the mausoleum.

So far, archaeologists have uncovered a 20-square-mile compound, including some 8,000 terra cotta soldiers, along with numerous horses and chariots, a pyramid mound marking the emperor’s tomb, remains of a palace, offices, store houses and stables. In addition to the large pit containing the 6,000 soldiers, a second pit was found with cavalry and infantry units and a third containing high-ranking officers and chariots. A fourth pit remained empty, suggesting that the burial pit was left unfinished at the time the emperor died.

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This wall was originally built in the third century CE by emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

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Qin was an effective and powerful ruler, but he was also known for his cruelty.

After a 200-year period of provincial conflict called the Warring States Period, Qin Shi Huang is credited with unifying the provinces under one centralized government and establishing the capital at Xianyang. The stability of his rule enabled China to experience great advances in politics, economy and culture, including the introduction of a standard written script, a system of canals and roads, advances in metallurgy, standardized weights and measures and large-scale public works projects like the early Great Wall.

However, Qin was also known for his brutishness: He ordered the killings of scholars whose ideas he opposed, and showed little regard for the life of the conscripts who built those public works projects, including his burial complex. Numerous laborers and artisans lost their lives during its construction, while others were reportedly killed in order to preserve the secrecy of the tomb’s location and the treasures buried within.

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The Terracotta Army took approximately 36 to 40 years to build, starting around 246 BC and continuing until around 208 BC.

What did Shi Huangdi do to ensure that no one knew the location of his tomb?

The emperor was so obsessed with nobody knowing the location of his tomb that his son had all the artisans and workers that constructed it buried alive

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The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by farmers while digging a well in Shaanxi province

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the summer palace is a sprawling imperial garden with lakes, palaces and hills, serving as a major tourist attraction and unesco world heritage site

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The Great Wall is located in northern China, from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, with a total length of about 6,700 kilometres, commonly known as the Great Wall. The construction of the Great Wall lasted for more than 2,000 years. According to historical records, from the construction of the "square city" by the State of Chu in the seventh century BC to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), more than 20 vassal states and feudal dynasties built the Great Wall. Among them, the length of the Great Wall of the Qin, Han and Ming dynasties exceeded 5,000 kilometres.

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Forbidden City is a rectangle, measuring 961 m (3,153 ft) from north to south and 753 m (2,470 ft) from east to west.It consists of 980 surviving buildings with 8,886 bays of rooms. A common myth states that there are 9,999 rooms including antechambers,based on oral tradition, but it is not supported by survey evidence.The layout of the Forbidden City protected the imperial code of ethics as a physical installation. The courtyard was built on a massive, luxurious scale but it has the appearance of a quadrangle courtyard.The Forbidden City was designed to be the centre of the ancient, walled city of Beijing. It is enclosed in a larger, walled area called the Imperial City. The Imperial City is, in turn, enclosed by the Inner City; to its south lies the Outer City.

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Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. Commissioned in 1406 by the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty, it was first officially occupied by the court in 1420. It was so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm.

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how long would it take to walk the Great Wall ?

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how long would it take to walk the Great Wall ?

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Winding its staggering way along over 5,000 miles, the Great Wall of China needs little in the way of introduction. It's long, seriously long – it would take around 18 months to walk its length.

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It's believed that approximately 8,000 Terracotta Warriors were created as part of the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. While the exact number is difficult to determine, these warriors are just one part of a larger burial complex that also includes chariots, horses, and other figures.

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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built across northern China to protect against nomadic tribes. It stretches over 21,196.18 kilometres and is the largest man-made structure in the world. It was constructed over a period of 2,000 years, with the most famous sections built by the Ming dynasty. The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Chinese culture

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It's estimated that hundreds of thousands, possibly up to a million, people died building the Great Wall of China. Some sources cite 400,000 deaths specifically during the Qin Dynasty, while others estimate a larger number for the entire construction period of over 1,800 years. The harsh conditions, dangerous work, and forced labor contributed to the high death toll.

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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. The painstaking restoration of the figures—many of which were apparently vandalized soon after the emperor’s death—revealed that they were creating using molds and an early assembly-line-type construction.

Though most of their hands are identical, and only eight molds were used to shape their heads, distinctive surface features were added with clay after assembly. As a result, each terra cotta soldier appears to be unique in its facial features, revealing a high level of craftsmanship and artistry.

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The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, and one of the four most famous gardens in the country (along with Chengde Mountain Resort, and Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden in Suzhou).

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During excavation of the pits containing the Terra Cotta Warriors, archaeologists have found some 40,000 bronze weapons, including battle axes, crossbows, arrowheads and spears. Even after more than 2,000 years, these weapons remained extremely well preserved thanks to protective chrome plating, a seemingly modern technique (first used in Germany in 1937 and the United States in 1950) that reveals the sophistication of ancient Chinese metallurgy.

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It is the most complete existing imperial sacrificial building complex in China and the world's largest existing building complex for offering sacrifice to heaven.

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The emperor’s tomb itself still hasn’t been excavated.

Even 40 years after its discovery, less than 1 percent of Emperor Qin’s tomb has been excavated. Initial fears of damaging the corpse and the artifacts within the tomb later gave way to concerns about the potential safety hazards involved with excavation. According to an account by the first century B.C. Chinese historian Sima Qian, entitled “The Grand Scribe’s Records,” mercury streams were inlaid in the floor of Qin’s burial chamber to simulate local rivers running through his tomb.

In 2005, a team led by Chinese archaeologist Duan Chingbo tested 4,000 samples from the earthen burial mound for mercury; all came back highly positive. Given such historical and chemical evidence, debate continues over whether to excavate the tomb at all, and what methods should be used to best protect its contents as well as the people working at the site.

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The Terracotta Army is far more than just a burial site:

It is a testament to imperial ambition, a mirror of ancient Chinese culture, and an archaeological marvel that continues to inform and inspire.
Its discovery reshaped the world’s understanding of ancient China.

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The Terra cotta warriors were 2272 years old

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The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern border of the country as the great military defence project of successive Chinese Empires, with a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers.

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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built over centuries by successive Chinese empires, spanning over 21,196 kilometers (13,171 miles). It's primarily a defensive structure, designed to protect against invasions, especially from nomadic groups. The wall is not a single, continuous structure but rather a system of walls, watchtowers, fortresses, and other defensive features

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There are an estimated 8,000 Terracotta Warriors in total, though this number is still being refined as excavations continue. The majority of the figures, along with horses and chariots, are believed to be buried in three pits near the tomb of Qin Shi Huang.

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The construction of the Terracotta Army, also known as the Terracotta Warriors, took approximately 40 years, from 246 BC to 206 BC. This project, which involved over 700,000 laborers, began shortly after Emperor Qin Shi Huang assumed the throne and continued even after his death

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The Great Wall of China was not a consistently effective barrier against invasion, though it did serve as a significant deterrent and had other advantages. While it successfully repelled some raiders and provided communication and troop movement benefits, it was also breached at various times due to factors like disrepair, lack of manpower, and tactical blunders.

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1. the total length of the great wall is 21196.18 km

2. there are fifteen strategic passes from the east to the west

3. it took over two thousand years to build the great wall

4. it is not a series but a series of fortifications

5. various materials were used to build the wall

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Since the discovery of the Terracotta Army, more than 2,000 warriors and horses have been excavated from three different burial pits with an estimated 6,000 still buried underground.

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how many people died while building the Great Wall of China?

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how many people died while building the Great Wall of China?

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It is estimated that more than a million people worked on it over the 2,000+ years of its construction with a death toll of approximately 40% to 50%. This would mean that about 400,000 to 500,000people may have died while building the wall, with many of them interred within its walls.

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The Great Wall is reputed as one of the seven construction wonders in the world not only for its long history, but its massive construction size, and its unique architectural style as well. A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners, and local people, built the wall.

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1. It Is the Largest Existing Architecture Group For Heaven Worship In The World.

2. It Is Listed on the World Heritage List.

3.It Turns to A Park for Morning Exercise Among Locals.

4.It Is Four Times the Size of the Forbidden City.

5.Royal Building Is Not Built on the Central Axis of Beijing

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The most interesting fact about the Great Wall of China is that it is not a single continuous structure, but rather a series of fortifications built over centuries, spanning different dynasties and utilizing various materials and construction techniques.

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The Great Wall of China is importantfor its historical defensive role, its symbolic representation of imperial power, and its current status as a major tourist attraction and national symbol.It was originally built to protect China from nomadic invaders from the north and to regulate trade along the Silk Road.

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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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Mandarin Chinese, "terracotta" can be translated as 赤陶土 (chì táo tǔ), which translates to "red clay" or "burnt clay". Alternatively, it can also be described as 赤褐色 (chì hě sè), meaning "reddish brown". The term 兵马俑 (bīng mǎ yǒng) refers specifically to the Terracotta Army, the famous collection of life-size terracotta figures of soldiers and horses found at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang.

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The Great Wall of China is known for its thousands of years of history and picturesque landscapes. Among hundreds of thousands of landmarks, the majestic beauty of the Great Wall of China always stands out as one of the first names on the list of tourist destinations in China.

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Some historians believe that Pit 4 was simply a trench used

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There Are 8,000 Known Terracotta Warriors. But Archaeologists in ...

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RANDOM COUPLE STANDING BEHIND BEAUTIFUL SUMMER PALACE

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The Forbidden City is called "forbidden" because it was restricted to the imperial family, government officials, and their attendants during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Ordinary citizens were not allowed to enter.

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The first emperor of China had this army made to accompany him to the afterlife. Approximately 6,000 life-size soldiers were buried not far from the emperor's mausoleum, but only one warrior has been found intact. More on those warriors later. The only terracotta warrior found in one piece.

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Winding its staggering way along over 5,000 miles, the Great Wall of China needs little in the way of introduction. It's long, seriously long – it would take around 18 monthsto walk its length.6 May 2025

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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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The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors was a complete surprise to everyone because there are no historical records of them, or of an underground army. They had sat untouched underground for more than 2,200 years. This only adds to the mystery, as it is now the largest and most important tomb site in China.

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In death, as in life, Emperor Qin brought everything with him to his afterlife: a Terracotta Army to protect him, bronze chariots for travelling, terracotta acrobats and bronze birds for his entertainment, an arsenal storing stone armour, stables full of horse skeletons, and even his concubines were buried alive with

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You will be amazed at how the Great Wall snakes and winds its way across the countryside here. You'll spend the night sleeping on the Great Wall with a tent in the watchtower called The General's Tower, and the next morning you will swing to Jiankou, which like Gubeikou, is in its natural state

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1. There are more than 8000 Terrecotta Warriors founded in China

2. The ticket actually covers two historical sites

3. It was accidentally found by folks 50 years ago

4. The archaeological work of Terracotta warriors is still ongoing

5. The Terracotta Warriors used to be colorful

6. All the warriors are different from each other

7. Not just warriors - Bronze chariot, horses & weapons

8. It took about 40 years to build the army

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The Great Wall of China was not built by one person, but rather constructed over centuries by different dynasties, most notably the Qin and Ming

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A truly mind-blowing fact about the Great Wall of China is that it's not actually visible from space with the naked eye.