摘要
<正>1974年,兵马俑被发现;1987年,秦始皇陵及兵马俑坑被联合国教科文组织批准列入《世界遗产名录》,并被誉为"世界第八大奇迹",成为中国古代辉煌文明的一张亮丽的名片。There’s a good chance that you’re familiar with the Terracotta Army in Xi’an.If you’ve ever taken a history class,you’ve most likely seen pictures of the statues in your books.The statues were built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty to protect his tomb and rule another empire in the afterlife.They’re considered the most significant archeological excavation (挖掘) of the 20th century.Three farmers discovered the statues in 1974.If you’re interested in checking out one of China’s most prized possessions,read on for my tips on visiting the Terracotta Army in Xi’an!