Terracotta Army
秦始皇兵马俑
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Terracotta Army Museum
Welcome to one of the most profound archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. We are standing at the site of the Terracotta Army, an immense pottery legion that lay buried and forgotten for over two thousand years. …
Listen in the app2Pit 1 — The Grand Vanguard
We begin our journey in Pit 1, the primary and most iconic excavation site. Measuring approximately two hundred and thirty meters long and sixty-two meters wide, this pit contains the main body of the emperor’s infantry. …
Listen in the app3The Mystery of Color — Chinese Purple
While the figures today appear in the earthy gray of fired terracotta, they were originally vibrantly painted. When first unearthed, researchers were astonished to find traces of bright reds, pinks, blues, and greens. …
Listen in the app4Pit 2 — The Specialized Units
Pit 2, discovered in 1976, offers a more complex look at the specialization of the Qin military. While Pit 1 is about sheer force, Pit 2 is about tactical diversity. …
Listen in the app5Pit 3 — The Command Center
Pit 3 is the smallest of the major excavations, but arguably the most significant from a strategic perspective. Located just twenty-five meters north of Pit 1, it is believed to be the headquarters or command center of the entire…
Listen in the app6The Artifact Museum — Bronze Chariots and Chimes
After exploring the pits, we move to the Artifact Museum, which houses some of the most delicate and technologically advanced finds from the necropolis. The highlights here are the two half-scale bronze chariots and horses,…
Listen in the app7The Outer Necropolis — The Unopened Mound
As we conclude our walk, we look toward the massive earthen mound that sits roughly one mile from the pits. This is the actual tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the subterranean world of the Qin Dynasty comes to a close. We have witnessed the sheer scale of Pit 1, the tactical complexity of Pit 2, and the strategic silence of the Pit 3 command center. …
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What is Terracotta Army?
Terracotta Army is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.3850, 109.2731 |
| Last updated |
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