Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum
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Title
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum
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 kilometres, 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
Date
From 246 to 208 BCE
Contributor
zm32@st-andrews.ac.uk
Language
Chinese
Type
Site
Identifier
722
Date Submitted
04/05/2023
Date Modified
05/04/2023 04:05:30 pm
References
1. ‘Terracotta Army’. (2023). Wikipedia. Available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army (Accessed: 10 May 2023). 2. UNESCO. (1987). Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Available at: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/441/ (Accessed 4 May 2023).
Extent
cm x cm x cm
Medium
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleum_of_the_First_Qin_Emperor
Spatial Coverage
current,34.3843,109.2705;
Europeana
Europeana Data Provider
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Institutional nature
Archaeological
Place
Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710612
Contact
zm32@st-andrews.ac.uk
Citation
“Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1526.
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