WOW that's pretty much describes it. When I was around 10 years old I heard about this amazing place where they had discovered thousands of ancient buried artifacts and have always planned to see it. The photos you see don't do justice to the size of the excavation sites. Discovered in 1974 more and more relics are being uncovered daily. To date only two whole statues have been uncovered with the rest having to be put back together taking 9 months and costing around $15,000 each - no mean task. The Emperor died in 221 BC and it appears that his task was unfinished but in creating this army to guide him through the after life his empire collapsed only 4 years after his death because he took all the riches with him. Considered by some to be the 8th wonder of the world this is definitely a site worth visiting. Loved it!
Great to see you fulfilling childhood dreams!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great trip, should have come with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm green with envy Lynete. I, like you, first heard of the warriers in my youth and have been wanting to see them first hand ever since. Am looking forward to hearing your stories.
ReplyDeleteAmanda