Ancient Destinations ChinaOne of the world's most popular countries to visit is China. From the Gobi desert to the bustling streets of Hong Kong the country has much to offer. Walk upon the longest human made structure ever created or tour one of the world's largest modern archaeological sites - the Terra Cotta Museum!
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The Great Wall of China is one of the world's largest building construction projects ever undertaken by man. This massive wall stretches across northern China from the Gansu province to the province of Hebei. It is over 5000 km long and is up to 25 feet in height. The wall consists mainly of masonry, rocks and packed earth. This ancient Chinese fortification was built by emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2000 years ago to protect China from Mongol and Turkish raids. The Great Wall of China continues to be one of the most popular historical travel spots in China to visit. (More Photos)
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Located in the modern city of Xi'an lies the Terra - Cotta Museum. The museum is divided into three sections (Pits 1, 2, and 3) and covers an area of 16,000 square meters. The museum is home to the world famous Chinese Terra - Cotta Warriors. Discovered in 1974, this extraordinary site houses a collection of 8,099 life size warriors. Each statue ranges in height from 5 to 6 feet and they all have their own distinct pose and outfit. (More Photos)
Archaeologists say that the Terra - Cotta statues were part of the burial for emperor Qin Shi Huang who died in 210 BC. Emperor Huang was also responsible for the construction of the Great Wall of China. Inside this massive grave the statues are accompanied by real chariots, jade artifacts, swords and other numerous valuable items. The statues are believed to represent real warriors who served under the emperor's rule. The discovery of the Terra - Cotta statues are considered to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world!
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