The Great Terracotta Army of China's First Emperor
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Pottery figure of general, Qin dynasty, 3rd century BC, Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Special Exhibition Galleries
October 27, 2015 (Tue) - February 21, 2016 (Sun)About 2,200 years ago, Qin shihuang succeeded in unifying China and became its First Emperor. His legacy is preserved in a vast terracotta army, the discovery of which is considered the greatest archeological find of the 20th century, and which continues to arouse wonder and provide new knowledge. With assistance from institutions such as the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, this exhibition brings together artifacts with connections to the First Emperor while exploring the “everlasting world” of his terracotta army and its mysteries.