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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mausoleum_of_the_First_QinMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor - Wikipedia

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   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.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Qin-tombQin tomb | History, Terra-Cotta Army, & Facts | Britannica

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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.

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3. whc.unesco.org › en › listMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Learn about the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, and his army of terracotta warriors and horses. Explore the archaeological site, the cultural relics and the historical significance of this World Heritage site.

4. smarthistory.org › tomb-first-emperor-qinSmarthistory – The Tomb of the First Emperor

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the discovery, scale, and significance of the tomb complex of Qin Shi Huangdi, the First Emperor of China. Explore the terracotta warriors, the tumulus, the burial chamber, and the written sources that reveal the splendor and mystery of this ancient mausoleum.

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5. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › emperor-qinAbout Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Army | National Geographic

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   Learn about the mausoleum of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, who unified the country and built the Great Wall. Discover the thousands of clay soldiers, horses, and chariots, as well as the mysterious underground chamber and the treasures inside the tomb.

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   Did Qin Shihuang have a tomb?

   • The tomb of the First Qin Emperor is a large mausoleum complex located in the Shaanxi province of China. The mausoleum was constructed by Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, and the founder of the Qin Dynasty.

   Why was Qin Shi Huang's tomb built?

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   Why was Qin Shi Huang afraid of death?

   • In part, he was afraid of assassins, but it was more than that. Death itself was outside waiting for him, Qin Shi Huang believed. He stayed inside of his castles and his tunnels so that he could not be seen by the dark spirits that were searching for him. One year before the emperor died, a meteor fell to the earth.

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   What was in emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb?

   • The tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang was filled with fine vessels, precious stones and other rarities according to Sima Qian's record. Liu Xiang, another famous scholar before Sima Qian, wrote in one of his passages, "Since antiquity, no one has ever been buried in such a luxurious manner as Emperor Qin Shihuang." ...

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   Why did Qin Shi Huang build the terracatta Army?

   • There are three popular explanations as to why the Terracotta Army was constructed. 1. It Served as an Army in the Afterlife to Protect the First Qin Emperor 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.

   Why Did Qin Build The Terracotta Army?

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › what-you-needWhat You Need to Know About China's Terra-Cotta Warriors and ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Learn about the extraordinary underground treasure of Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum, where thousands of clay soldiers and horses were buried for over 2,000 years. Discover how the terra-cotta army reflects the emperor's legacy, political system and artistic achievements.

8. www.history.com › topics › ancient-chinaXian Tombs of Qin Dynasty - Emperor, Terracotta, Army | HISTORY

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   Apr 14, 2010 · Building the Great Wall. In 221 B.C., when Qin Shi Huang became emperor, China had just emerged from over 200 years of provincial conflict known as the Warring States Period. Huang is...