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7 Wonders of China - The Terracotta Warriors (Digital)
The First Emperor of China, Emperor Qin,decided to assure himself an easy passage into the hereafter by taking his legions with him.
He amassed an army of 700,000 artisans to construct his tomb and commanded them to create a life-size clay duplicate of every soldier in his service. The site of Emperor Qin's tomb measures some 5 kilometres across.
This series explores the history of 7 wonders of China. It follows the engineers and emperors behind the wonders, tracing their work and depicting the human stories behind their creations. It is a stunning celebration of man's ingenuity and resolve.
©2008 VHQ TV and ITV Global. Produced and Directed by Risa Okamoto
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