Xian, China is full of history. It is most known as the home of the terra cotta warriors. There are 8000 life-size warriors in all, dating to the Qin dynasty (221 B.C.) The soldiers guard the burial site of the emperor. (See Jim with a legion of terra cotta warriors behind him.)
The warriors were re-discovered in 1974 by a farmer digging a well. He received 30 yuan for this property (about $5.00).
It was pouring rain the day we visited, but all the warriors are under cover, so no worries.
Each one is unique; each has a different face. (Connie)
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