 XI'AN CITY ----Introduction To Eco-Travel |
| author:birdschina titme:2007-10-24 source:http://www.birdschina.com |
XI'AN CITY Xian is on of the six old capital cities of China. Since 1122 BC, eleven dynasties were found here, from Western Zhou Dynasty to Qin Dynasty to Tang Dynasty, and it lasted for about 1160 years. The Terro-cotta Warriors is called the Eighth Miracle of the world. Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had work begun on his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish. It is speculated that many buried treasures and sacrificial objects had accompanied the emperor in his after life. A group of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for a well nearby the royal tomb in 1974. It caught the attention of archeologists immediately. They came to Xi'an in droves to study and to extend the digs. They had established beyond doubt that these artifacts were associated with the Qin Dynasty (211 --206 BC). |
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