Farmers uncover the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
On March 29, 1974, Farmers uncovered the Terracotta Army near Xi’an.
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The Event
On March 29, 1974, Farmers uncovered the Terracotta Army near Xi’an.
The Scientific Context
Fragments found during well digging led to excavation of a vast burial complex associated with Qin Shi Huang.
Observation and interpretation
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Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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