rmations. (total in 3 pits)РThe terracotta warriors and horses, created about 2,200 years ago, were found in 1974 on the east side of the tomb of the First Emperor Qin Shihuang (259 BC - 210 BC) near Xi'an. РEmperor Qin Shihuang had Ying as his surname and Zheng as his given name. In 221 B.C., when he unified the whole country, named himself Shihuang Di and carried on the hereditary system. РTo protect against harassment by the Hun aristocrats. Emperor Qin Shihuang ordered the Great Wall be built.РTerracotta WarriorsРThe Terracotta Warriors is regarded as one of the eight greatest wonders in the world .РIn 1987,it was listed as one of the world cultural heritages by UNESCO(联合国教科文组织).РAs one of the most famous scenic spots in China, it attracts lots of tourists both at home and from abroad.
全文预览
