Us2tm #4 Terracotta Army of Xi'an
One of the most impressive things so far has been our visit to the terracotta army of Xi'an.
The Terracottas were discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
Estimates from 2007 were that the three pits containing the Terracotta Army held more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses.
Before we went to Xi'an we talked with some people about our plan to visit it. They all told us to do the tour the other way around. Start with Pit nr. 3 and finish off with Pit Nr. 1
So we did and the pictures are the result of a stunning day!
Pit Nr.3 was the first one we visited. It is the smallest, but very important. Size 21 x 17 m. There are only 68 terracotta figures, and all of them are officials. It represents the command post.
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Wow, I remember seeing these in my history book in high school. Great post, buddy!
I think if you visit it for real it will always stay in your mind!
nice post indeed...
Thanks! Keep following, there's more to come :D
Nice Post , you had a great time out there.
Thank you! Yes it was really good and impressive
Nice pictures!