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China's Terracotta Warriors

The life-sized terracotta warriors of China are known throughout the world. This clay army of 8,000 including infantry, archers, generals and cavalry was discovered by archaeologists in 1974 after farmers digging a well near the Chinese city of Xian unearthed pieces of clay sculpted in human form. An amazing archaeological find, the terracotta warriors date back more than two thousand years. But what was the purpose of this army of clay soldiers? Who ordered its construction? How were they created? Secrets of the Dead investigates the story behind China’s Terracotta Warriors and documents their return to former glory for the first time.

English
  • Originally Aired May 4, 2011
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 1103
  • Network PBS
  • Created May 25, 2011 by
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