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Qin tomb, major Chinese archaeological site near the ancient capital city of Chang’an, now near the modern city of Xi’an. It is the burial site of the emperor Shihuangdi and is perhaps best known as the location where 8,000 life-size terra-cotta warriors were discovered in 1974.
The necropolis complex of Qin Shi Huang is a microcosm of the Emperor's empire and palace, with the tomb mound at the center. There are two walls, the inner and outer walls, surrounding the tomb mound, and a number of pits containing figures and artifacts were found inside and outside the walls.
Located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, 35 kilometers northeast of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Qinshihuang Mausoleum is the tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, founder of the first unified empire in Chinese history during the 3rd century BCE.
Dec 6, 2023 · Qin Shi Huangdi, the first unifier of China, is buried at the center of a complex designed to mirror the urban plan of the capital, Xianya.
Apr 19, 2024 · Near the unexcavated tomb of Qin Shi Huang —who proclaimed himself first emperor of China in 221 B.C.E.—lay an extraordinary underground treasure: an entire army of life-size terra-cotta soldiers...
May 31, 2024 · Qin Shi Huang (“First Sovereign Emperor”), emperor (reigned 221–210 BCE) of the Qin dynasty and creator of the first unified Chinese empire. Learn more about his life, death, and huge burial complex, which includes a life-size terra-cotta army, in this article.
Mar 13, 2024 · Qin Shi Huangdi (259 BC - 210 BC), the first emperor of China, ascended the throne at the age of 13, when construction of his tomb began. On completion of his many conquests, he ordered 720,000 conscript laborers to hurry up on building his royal tomb.
Emperor Qin's Tomb. The Terra-Cotta Army protects the tomb of China's first emperor. By John Roach. 4 min read. Workers digging a well outside the city of Xi'an, China, in 1974 struck upon...
Sima Qian describes a tomb complex that aims to replicate the buildings, geographic features, imperial possessions, and the very inhabitants of the Qin Empire. This is a dramatic development in how Chinese tombs were conceived.
Apr 14, 2010 · The Xian Tombs of Qin Dynasty, a burial complex for 3rd century BCE Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang, are marked by an army of 8,000 terracotta soldiers.
