Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How big is Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor?Approximately 56 square kilometers
2. What is the location?Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China
3. What is the construction period?Approximately 246 BCE to 210 BCE
4. Why are there so many terracotta soldiers?The soldiers were made to protect the emperor after he died. Each one is painted and looks a little different, showing the real soldiers of the Qin army.
5. Where were the terracotta army found?Farmers found the terracotta army in 1974 while digging in China. They were in pits to the east of the main mound.

Necropolis: A large, ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments.
Sima Qian: A renowned Chinese historian who lived from approximately 145 to 86 BCE, author of the 'Records of the Grand Historian'.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place listed by UNESCO as having special cultural or physical significance.