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The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (China.org.cn)

Top 11: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an, China

The Terracotta Army, also called the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang (the first emperor of China, 259-210 B.C.). 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 were discovered across the three different pits. The museum is a treasure trove of the Qin Dynasty's military, science and technology, art and culture. It has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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