🧿 Terracotta Army
People's Republic of China · Asia · 34.38°N, 109.27°E
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The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE in his mausoleum with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife.
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Quick facts
| Country | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.38°N, 109.27°E · view on map |
Terracotta Army is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.
More archaeological sites in People's Republic of China
Ancient Linzi · Anxi (archaeological site) · Archaeological ruins of Liangzhu City · Astana Cemetery · Baijinbao culture · Banpo · Bashidang · Beshbalik · Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves · Bingling Temple.
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