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Qin’s Terracotta Army Unearthed Timeline Game

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Explore the fascinating history of Qin’s Terracotta Army Unearthed (197 BCE) through our timeline game!

  • Learn about the discovery of the terracotta warriors by farmers in Xi’an, China.
  • Discover the significance of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb and the army’s purpose.
  • Uncover the secrets of the intricate craftsmanship and individuality of each terracotta soldier.
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  • 246 BCE: Construction of Qin's Terracotta Army begins
  • 221 BCE: Qin Shi Huang becomes the first Emperor of China
  • 210 BCE: Qin Shi Huang dies
  • 197 BCE: Qin's Terracotta Army unearthed by farmers
  • 197 BCE: Excavation of the Terracotta Army begins
  • 197 BCE: Thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots discovered
  • 197 BCE: Pit 1 of the Terracotta Army fully excavated
  • 197 BCE: Pits 2 and 3 of the Terracotta Army excavated
  • 197 BCE: Discovery of the Bronze Chariots near Qin's tomb
  • 197 BCE: Archaeologists uncover more than 8,000 soldiers in Pit 1
  • 197 BCE - 1980s: Excavation of the Terracotta Army continues for several years
  • 1987: Terracotta Army becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 2007: Terracotta Army exhibition held at the British Museum
  • Ongoing: Ongoing research and preservation efforts at the Terracotta Army site

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