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Mausoleum of the First Emperor

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Emperor Qin’s mausoleum is the largest of ancient China, situated at the northern foot of Mt Li, Lintong County.
The pit of Terra-cotta Warriors is truly an underground military museum largest worldwide. Found in these pits are bronze chariots for emperors or royal members, rare birds and animals that symbolize the emperor’s hunting, stables that mirror the royal horse raising, and the that model Qin empire’s daunted army. In recent years, over 50,000 relics have been rediscovered in the mausoleum. The mausoleum is actually a reproduction of Qin Empire, and hidden inside is everything existing in human world. Emperor Qin is still the ultimate ruler of all in this underground kingdom.
The discovery of Terra-cotta Warriors is a major achievement of the world’s archaeology. Praised as world’s 8th Wonder, it well matches the pyramids in Egypt and the Greek sculptures as the precious wealth of human culture. They are masterpieces of realism and also of great historical interest.