Terracotta Army and the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang -- China's World Heritage Series

Author: Wu Yongqi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: On March 29, 1974, when a farmer's iron hoe unveiled the mystery of the Terracotta Army, they might not have known that the task of completely revealing the great miracle created by our ancestors would weigh heavily on the shoulders of archaeologists. On December 11, 1987, the World Heritage Committee under UNESCO, in its meeting minutes discussing the inclusion of the Terracotta Army Mausoleum in the World Heritage List, particularly noted: "The presidium is aware that the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin is one of the largest archaeological reserves in the world." The archaeological work of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin will be long-term, requiring the arduous efforts of several generations and hundreds of years. Thirty years have passed, and with the gradual departure of the older generation of archaeologists, new archaeological team members have continuously joined. The sound of shovels and brushes rubbing against the soil has never ceased. Until now, the archaeological work of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin and the Terracotta Army pits has been ongoing. This book presents the arduous scenes of archaeology and tells fascinating stories that many envy. The beautiful natural scenery, mystical Feng Shui, magnificent mausoleum layout, and moving imperial palace stories of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin are deeply yearned for. The grand scale of the Terracotta Army pits, the majestic military formations, the rich diversity of figures, and the unsolved mysteries all evoke longing and fascination. This book reveals the qualifications of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin and the Terracotta Army as a World Heritage site, tells the origin of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin's Terracotta Army being hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," and shares the legendary stories of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. At the same time, it also interweaves the achievements of archaeologists, cultural relic protection personnel, and historians over the years in excavating, clearing, preserving, restoring, and researching cultural heritage, as well as the difficulties encountered in current heritage management and protection work and future plans. In this book, you will learn about the massive mausoleum built over 38 years, the well-organized accompanying mausoleum pits, the world-shocking Eighth Wonder, the yet-to-be-solved astonishing mysteries, the ever-renewing field of archaeology, and the innovative model of excavation and exhibition. You can also enjoy a distant view of 120 precious photographs to deepen your intuitive impression of the Terracotta Army of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin.