A terra-cotta soldier kneels. 1975: Archeologists complete excavation of the necropolis of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, and discover 8,000 terra-cotta warriors and their horses ...

In the recently concluded hit historical drama “Qin Dynasty Epic,” Qin Shi Huang (259 B.C.-210 B.C.) — the first emperor of China — is depicted as a benevolent ruler who wishes to eliminate the kings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 30-year-old Chinese tourist damaged two ancient clay warriors from China’s terracotta army, local officials said on Saturday, ...

Archaeologists uncovered additional terracotta warriors at the mausoleum of China’s first emperor. The fresh find features a statue of a high-ranking commander—the first statue of a commander found ...

High on the windswept Tibetan Plateau, at an altitude of more than 14,000 feet (4.27 km), a stone inscription has sparked a historic debate, casting new light on one of China’s most enduring mysteries ...

Deadly traps, hidden mechanisms and even rivers of mercury. The mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, fascinates historians as much as it puzzles them. Discovered in 1974, this ...

Chariot and Horse No. 1 (Replica), Qin dynasty style (20th century); Bronze. Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum, MMYL007 For archaeologists, Xi’an is the gift that keeps giving. Since its ...

In the remote heights of China’s Tibetan Plateau, a curious archaeological find is reigniting debate around one of the most ambitious—and elusive—episodes in Chinese history. A Qin dynasty-era stone ...

A 30-year-old domestic tourist damaged two warriors of China’s esteemed Terracotta Army in an incident last Friday. The man, who officials believe “[suffers] from mental illness” is currently under ...

SHAANXI, Northwest China — When Rong Bo and his team uncover a terra-cotta warrior, they have one thing on their minds: Protect the earth. For a long time, archaeologists at the Emperor Qin Shi Huang ...

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