This is the highlight of a visit to Xian. The size of the archeological site is immense. The warriors were discovered quite by accident when Mr Yang, a farmer, uncovered fragments of pottery when drilling a well in 1974. There was no historical record of them or an underground army. They stated underground untouched for 2200 years
More than 2000 warriors and horses have been excavated from three different burial sites. It is estimated there are 6000 still buried. No two figures are exactly alike. Each has a unique facial feature and style. They are of different rank and were buried in battle formation
China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to live forever. He spent a Hugh amount of resources building this underground empire. It covers an area of 56 kilometers
The Chinese government, upon the discovery, exercised it's right to eminent domain and moved the entire village from the location and moved them several miles down the road. As part of compensation they are allowed to sell souvenirs at the site.
It was quite the site to see. The warriors used to be in color but have faded since being unearthed. They are trying to find a way to colorize the warriors again
It was a balmy 100 today and sunny. 3.61 miles of walking the site we were happy to get back to the a/c on the bus
Tomorrow we will be spending the day in a village and will be jointly making lunch and learning to make dumplings with our host family.
More than 2000 warriors and horses have been excavated from three different burial sites. It is estimated there are 6000 still buried. No two figures are exactly alike. Each has a unique facial feature and style. They are of different rank and were buried in battle formation
China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to live forever. He spent a Hugh amount of resources building this underground empire. It covers an area of 56 kilometers
The Chinese government, upon the discovery, exercised it's right to eminent domain and moved the entire village from the location and moved them several miles down the road. As part of compensation they are allowed to sell souvenirs at the site.
It was quite the site to see. The warriors used to be in color but have faded since being unearthed. They are trying to find a way to colorize the warriors again
It was a balmy 100 today and sunny. 3.61 miles of walking the site we were happy to get back to the a/c on the bus
Tomorrow we will be spending the day in a village and will be jointly making lunch and learning to make dumplings with our host family.
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