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Terra-Cotta Army
Past
WHO built it: Qin Shihuangdi, Emperor of China.
WHAT it was: A tomb.
WHEN it was built: 221-226 BC.
WHERE: Xian, China - Near and under Mount Li.
WHY: To protect Qin Shihuangdi in the afterlife.
HOW: 700,000 people were hired to build the tomb and the army.
Present
WHO found it: Yang Jungeng and local farmers.
WHAT did they find: Yang found the head of a clay soldier which led to the discovery of the Terra-Cotta army.
WHEN: 1974 (digging still continues today).
WHERE: Xian, China - Near and under Mount Li.
WHY is it important : Because now we know more about China's history and dynasties.
HOW did they discover it: By accident. They were digging a well during a drought.
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