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Photo by Wang Da Gang, courtesy
National Geographic Museum
Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats.
Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were
buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first
emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery
outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest
archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In
November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta
Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an
exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15
life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this
chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from
China ever to travel to the United States.
Exhibition will be open from November 19, 2009 – March 31,
2010.
Blackout Dates: November 19, 20,21, 22, 26, 27
and February 6th.
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