Travel guide for China Cultural Heritage Day (10)

（China.org.cn）  14:26, June 07, 2013  

10. Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Shaanxi Province

The Terracotta Army, also called the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huangdi (the first emperor of China).

The museum consists of three huge pits, as well as the hall of the two bronze chariots and horses. Covering an area of 22,780 square meters, over 8,000 terra cotta soldiers and horses, and over 10,000 bronze weapons, were discovered across the three different pits. The museum is a treasure trove of the Qing Dynasty's military, science and technology, art and culture. It has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.