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Xian's Terracotta Soldiers (June 2005)

by Diana Symons   


The terracotta soldiers unearthed from Pit 1.


A closeup of the soldiers.


These soldiers and horses, in various states of disrepair, are being...




Some horses awaiting repairs.


My brother Karl and me in front of a terracotta army.


My parents.


Seeing one of the figures up close.


Intricate braids and topknots. The soldiers are finely detailed, and...


An excavation area in one of the pits.


Two lovely horse-drawn carriages were also unearthed at a nearby site.


The carriage horses.


Some really fabulous bronzes have also been found.


A bronze vessel and lid.
article published 7/9/2005
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Thanks, Diana, I really enjoyed your photos, and would like to see MORE!!
— Eleanor Robb, July 12, 2005
You're luckier than we were
Those warriors are the main reason I wanted to go to China, Diana. But ten years ago they wouldn't let us take photos inside, so your timing was better than ours! A great visit.
— Bob Fairbanks, July 9, 2005
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