Terracotta Army Warrior

uploaded by ironmanixs March 26, 2007 at 09:20 pm
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The terracotta figures were buried with the first Emperor of Qin (Qin Shi Huangdi) in 210-209 BC. Their purpose was to protect the Emperor in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as "Qin's Armies".

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NP! ID: 229259
Title: Terracotta Army Warrior
File Size: 2304 × 3456 – 1.59 MB

Created: Mon, 03/26/2007 - 9:20pm
Modified: Mon, 03/26/2007 - 9:20pm

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