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The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. It is significant because the hundreds of detailed lifesize models represent the army that triumphed over all other Chinese armies, and who were the decisive factor in forming a united China.

Awsome website! Great information on the Mausoleum. Thanks Taylor.

No problem. Glad it helped :)

The technique and materials used to create a stunning, Terracotta Army

This is from a book in a Library! It has a lot of good facts about gunpowder.

Qin or Ch'in dynasty(approx. 221-207 B. C.) Legalism Standardized writing and language Standardized money Standardized system of measurement Irrigation projects Building of the Great Wall Terra cotta army Expanded Network of Roads and Canals Multiplication Table Tang Dynasty (approx. 618-907 A. D.)

Qin or Ch'in dynasty(approx. 221-207 B. C.) Legalism Standardized writing and language Standardized money Standardized system of measurement Irrigation projects Building of the Great Wall Terra cotta army Expanded Network of Roads and Canals Multiplication Table Tang Dynasty (approx. 618-907 A. D.)

More information about Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di's mausoleum

Here are some top facts and figures about the Terracotta Army

More information on the Terracotta Warriors and the tomb of Shi Huangdi

Qin Dynasty (221 B.C - 206 B.C.). After uniting China from seven ducal states, the emperor connected and extended four old fortification walls along the north of China that originated about 700 B.C. (over 2500 years ago). Armies were stationed along the wall as a first line of defense against the invading Tsongnoo tribes north of China.

This website tells heaps about when it was created, how long it took, who started work on it and other info. Its a great website

"The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century"