Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Dublin Core
Title
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Subject
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
Description
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square kilometers, the emperor's tomb lies beneath a 76-meter-tall artificial mound, signifying his power and status. The complex is renowned for its Terracotta Army, comprising over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, meticulously crafted to accompany the emperor into the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Chinese culture and history.
Source
is51102023
Contributor
zm32@st-andrews.ac.uk
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Still Image
Date Submitted
05/04/2023 03:00:35 pm
License
In Copyright (InC)
Medium
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/
Spatial Coverage
current,34.3841,109.2785;
Europeana
Is Shown At
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/
Object
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/
Europeana Provider
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/
Europeana Rights
OUR PLACE The World Heritage Collection
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IMAGE
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DescriptionEN
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square kilometers, the emperor's tomb lies beneath a 76-meter-tall artificial mound, signifying his power and status. The complex is renowned for its Terracotta Army, comprising over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, meticulously crafted to accompany the emperor into the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Chinese culture and history.
Collection
Citation
“Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1524.
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