Home of the Terracotta Warriors

One-Hour HD Documentary (2012)

Follow two American archaeologists, Michelle and Alex, to China, as they visit the ancient city Xi’an, the home of the terracotta warriors. Xi’an is recognized as the source of major archaeological discoveries across the world including the 3rd century B.C.E. terracotta warriors.

The 175,450 square foot excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.Xi’an is also the capital city for 13 dynasties in China. Michelle and Alex visited many ancient historical sites, including the Banpo Neolithic Village, Forest of Stone Stele Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Daming Palace ruins of Tang dynasty, Qianling Mausoleum – Tomb of Tang dynasty, Xi’an City Wall and more…

Michelle and Alex also get a chance to see how this ancient city has blossomed in China’s booming economy, and taste many dishes this city is famous for. Some recipes are over 1400 years old.

: Michelle and Alex in front of Banpo Neolithic Village site.

: Inside the Banpo Neolithic Village site.

: This New Stone Age site, dating from approximately 5,000 to 4,000 B.C.E.

: Professor Gao explains the remains of Banpo people.

: The reconstruction of Danyang Gate of Daming Palace, Tang Dynasty.

: The ruins of Danyang Gate.

: Replica of Emperor’s throne at Daming Palace.

: Michelle tries to open the door from a miniature Danyang Gate.

: Michelle and Alex stand inside the miniature of Daming Palace.

: Forest of Stone Stele Museum.

: Inside the Forest of Stone Stele Museum.

: Michelle and Alex inside the forest of the Stone Stele.

: big Wild Goose Pagoda

: Xi’an City view.

: Shaanxi History Museum.

: Ancient bronze mirror.

: Ancient gold coins.

: Tri-colored Horse, Tang Dynasty.

: Bronze utensils and weapons

: Ancient Chinese music instrument – Bells

: Watch skillful chef cutting paper-thin fruits at Xi’an Restaurant.

: Smelling the ingredients.

: Famous Xi’an Restaurant dish – Gourd Chicken

: Scorpions dish at the Xi’an Restaurant.

: Which one should I pick?

: Michelle eats one scorpion only.

: South gate of the Xi’an city wall.

: Xi’an city wall

: Michelle and Alex ride bicycles on the city wall.

: Alex rides bicycle on the city wall.

: Michelle was interviewed on the Xi’an city wall.

: Qianling Mausoleum

: The Spirit Way at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Wordless Tablet of Empress Wu Zetian at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Michelle and Alex on the Spirit Way at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Walk among 61 foreign officers’ stone statues.

: Inside the tomb of Tang Princess Yongtai.

: Mural Inside the tomb of Tang Princess Yongtai.

: Xi’an Bell Tower

: Xi’an Bell Tower

: In front of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Pit 9901

: Chinese archaeologists work in the Pit 9901.

: Terracotta figure excavated from Pit 9901.

: Pit 0006 – southwest of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Pit 0006 – southwest of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Terracotta figures in Pit 0006.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Michelle and Alex inside Pit No. 1.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: In the back of Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Michelle look closely at the kneeling archer of Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 3

: Pit No. 3

: Pit No. 3

: Film crew.

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Title: Home of the Terracotta Warriors Length: 60 minutes Format: DVD  Production Year: 2012

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One-Hour HD Documentary (2012)
Follow two American archaeologists, Michelle and Alex, to China, as they visit the ancient city Xi’an, the home of the terracotta warriors. Xi’an is recognized as the source of major archaeological discoveries across the world including the 3rd century B.C.E. terracotta warriors. The 175,450 square foot excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.

Xi’an is also the capital city for 13 dynasties in China. Michelle and Alex visited many ancient historical sites, including the Banpo Neolithic Village, Forest of Stone Stele Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Daming Palace ruins of Tang dynasty, Qianling Mausoleum – Tomb of Tang dynasty, Xi’an City Wall and more…

Michelle and Alex also get a chance to see how this ancient city has blossomed in China’s booming economy, and taste many dishes this city is famous for. Some recipes are over 1400 years old.

Gallery

: Michelle and Alex in front of Banpo Neolithic Village site.

: Inside the Banpo Neolithic Village site.

: This New Stone Age site, dating from approximately 5,000 to 4,000 B.C.E.

: Professor Gao explains the remains of Banpo people.

: The reconstruction of Danyang Gate of Daming Palace, Tang Dynasty.

: The ruins of Danyang Gate.

: Replica of Emperor’s throne at Daming Palace.

: Michelle tries to open the door from a miniature Danyang Gate.

: Michelle and Alex stand inside the miniature of Daming Palace.

: Forest of Stone Stele Museum.

: Inside the Forest of Stone Stele Museum.

: Michelle and Alex inside the forest of the Stone Stele.

: big Wild Goose Pagoda

: Xi’an City view.

: Shaanxi History Museum.

: Ancient bronze mirror.

: Ancient gold coins.

: Tri-colored Horse, Tang Dynasty.

: Bronze utensils and weapons

: Ancient Chinese music instrument – Bells

: Watch skillful chef cutting paper-thin fruits at Xi’an Restaurant.

: Smelling the ingredients.

: Famous Xi’an Restaurant dish – Gourd Chicken

: Scorpions dish at the Xi’an Restaurant.

: Which one should I pick?

: Michelle eats one scorpion only.

: South gate of the Xi’an city wall.

: Xi’an city wall

: Michelle and Alex ride bicycles on the city wall.

: Alex rides bicycle on the city wall.

: Michelle was interviewed on the Xi’an city wall.

: Qianling Mausoleum

: The Spirit Way at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Wordless Tablet of Empress Wu Zetian at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Michelle and Alex on the Spirit Way at Qianling Mausoleum.

: Walk among 61 foreign officers’ stone statues.

: Inside the tomb of Tang Princess Yongtai.

: Mural Inside the tomb of Tang Princess Yongtai.

: Xi’an Bell Tower

: Xi’an Bell Tower

: In front of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Pit 9901

: Chinese archaeologists work in the Pit 9901.

: Terracotta figure excavated from Pit 9901.

: Pit 0006 – southwest of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Pit 0006 – southwest of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang Di.

: Terracotta figures in Pit 0006.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Michelle and Alex inside Pit No. 1.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: In the back of Pit No. 1 – Terracotta Warriors.

: Michelle look closely at the kneeling archer of Terracotta Warriors.

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 2

: Pit No. 3

: Pit No. 3

: Pit No. 3

: Film crew.

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