Warriors of clay: exclusive photographs of China's most recently discovered terr-cotta army, found at a vast tomb site south of Beijing

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This article reports on the discovery of hundreds of terra-cotta warriors in the burial pits at a Han Dynasty tomb center approximately 300 miles south of Bejing, China. Archaeologists are working to preserve the decorated, foot-tall figurines that are two-thousand years old.

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A warrior's tomb: a routine excavation in a southern Italian cemetery reveals the richly painted sarcophagus of a forgotten warrior

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Archaeologist uncovered a stunning 2300-year-old sarcophagus covered with brightly colored frescoes in different shades showing scenes of military victory and triumphant return is described. Archaeologist opened this warrior's tomb and reused it in antiquity.

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Chinese chimes and chariots

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This article reports on artifacts found at an excavation site in Southern China from the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). Ancient Chinese historical documents, bronze battle chariots, and musical instruments are documented.

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