Part of China's famed terra-cotta army is coming to the U.S. for a traveling exhibit over the next two years

Part of China's famed terra-cotta army is coming to the U.S. for a traveling exhibit over the next two years

Visit nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors to plan your trip 2,200 years back in time. The web site features video, images, and all the details you need to plan your visit to this stunning exhibition

Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15 life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States.

April 29, 2008—Part of China's famed terra-cotta army is coming to the U.S. for a traveling exhibit over the next two years. VIDEO

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