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Discover the history, construction and significance of the famous Terracotta Army from China.

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In 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi'an uncovered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century: a buried army of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers. This book introduces you to the history, construction, and meaning of the Terracotta Army, created over two thousand years ago to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, into the afterlife. You will learn about the emperor who commissioned this vast project, the craftsmen who shaped each figure, and the methods archaeologists have used to study and preserve the site. The book also looks at what the discovery reveals about ancient Chinese society, beliefs about death, and imperial power. This is an AI-generated book, written to give you a clear and factual introduction to one of China's most remarkable historical sites.

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In 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi'an uncovered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century: a buried army of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers. This book introduces you to the history, construction, and meaning of the Terracotta Army, created over two thousand years ago to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, into the afterlife. You will learn about the emperor who commissioned this vast project, the craftsmen who shaped each figure, and the methods archaeologists have used to study and preserve the site. The book also looks at what the discovery reveals about ancient Chinese society, beliefs about death, and imperial power. This is an AI-generated book, written to give you a clear and factual introduction to one of China's most remarkable historical sites.

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