Ancient History Historical Investigations Year 11

The archaeology section of the Art and Images of China website has images and information on the Qin Dynasty and the Terra Cotta warriors, with a link to 'Exploring Chinese history - Qin Mausoleum and Terracotta Army'.

Archaeological excavations of the terracotta warriors provide a reliable new source that fundamentally transforms our understanding of this critical phase of early China. This journal article explores the legacy of the First Emperor, the architecture, the terracotta army, and the tomb.

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre provides information, maps and images of the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, guarded by an army of terracotta warriors and horses.