Tomb Warriors: Guardian Spirits of Ancient China

Sunday, 03 July 2011 14:57

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Tomb Warriors: Guardian Spirits of Ancient China

China - World Showcase - Epcot

Tomb Warriors: Guardian Spirits of Ancient China Exhibit is located in The Gallery of the Whispering Willow next to Reflections of China. Venture inside into this unique display of Chinese history. The terracotta soldiers that you see in this exhibit are replicas of the soldiers that were discovered in the famous tomb excavation in Xi'an, China, the single largest excavation in the world. The original figures, that date back to 210 BC, were found in 1974 by some local farmers. Estimates are that there were more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses in the three pits that contained this terracota army. Legend says that Chinese members of the royal dynasty carried miniature terracotta or stone carved warriors with them in their tombs to protect them from supernatural threats.

Impressive and a must see!