London was bracing itself for an invasion by China’s famous Terracotta Army. The 2,200-year-old clay statues are regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. They were buried alongside China’s first emperor, possibly to protect him in the afterlife. Around 20 of the lifesize figures will go on display at the British Museum next Thursday. Dalal Azar reports from the exhibition. I missed visiting the display but would like to see it if I ever get the opportunity.
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His army was using ...
His army was using crossbows while the West were using spears and just getting used to bows.
07th October 2009, 20:29
Emperor Qin Shi ...
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi aka Emperor China a hero of china for unifying China? or not :(
07th October 2009, 20:29
Partial Terracota ...
Partial Terracota Warrior Exhibit is currently in Houston Museum of Natural History. Lasts from May to Oct 2009.
07th October 2009, 20:29
absolutely the ...
absolutely the craftmanship and power to create a civilization, as always the poor suffered for one mans ego.
07th October 2009, 20:29
That Man is The ...
That Man is The Chinese Unifier, The First Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi!
07th October 2009, 20:29
You don't know who ...
You don't know who Qin Shi Huangdi was, he was one of the most famous persons throughout human history.
07th October 2009, 20:29
Not sure where u ...
Not sure where u heard of Qin dialect still existing in China. I agree that yesterday's Qin citizens are not purely the same people as today's racial Chinese.
Don't quote me on this. it was said that cantonese was a variation of, or derived from ancient old-chinese language. Ancient chinese had been revise constantly so nobody's knows for sure how it sounds like.
All i know is, a mandarin person can understand cantonese if they listen very closely.
07th October 2009, 20:29
I got to see one of ...
I got to see one of those Qin shi huang statues in an antique shop in Canada. I was amazed by the size when i measured myself against one. they're huge!
note: though from HK, i am six foot tall.
07th October 2009, 20:29
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