In 1974, thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers were unearthed near the Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. But the true reason of their burial remained a mystery. During recent investigations, many other life-size statues, remains of an extravagant palace, and ruins of the castle walls of a vast city were excavated in the same area. This episode unearths the plans and secrets of a major undertaking: the first unification of China by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. |
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Title: | Rediscovering Ancient Asia: Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, China | |
Air Date: | May 1, 2016 | |
Runtime: | 50 min | |
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