The Terra Cotta Warriors Have Arrived

Truly unique gifts or additions to your own personal collections!

Considered one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, the Terra Cotta Warriors tell the story of China’s First Emperor.  And for a limited time, you can save 20% OFF in the Terra Cotta Warriors Shop at the National Geographics online store!

With items priced from $12 to almost $2,000, you’re sure to find archeology, history, art and culture buffs with the perfect Terra Cotta Warrior–themed gift, such as:

Often described as the eighth Wonder of the World, the massive, underground army made from fired clay evokes both awe and curiosity.

Who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed these warriors to guard him in the afterlife? How were nearly 7,000 figures made on such a vast scale so long ago?

This lovely book brings the terra cotta warriors to life. Readers will marvel at the cavalry, archers, and infantry; lowly foot soldiers and high-ranking officers; figures of varying ages, with different hairstyles and unique facial expressions, seemingly representing many ethnic groups in China.  Buy the Terra Cotta Warriors Book for $14.95

The vast burial site of China’s 3rd century emperor Qin Shihuangdi has only been partially excavated, but archaeologists know it includes an amazing 7,000 life-size terra cotta figures.

This clever kit gives kids and adults alike a sense of the painstaking work involved in excavating such a remarkable site. A small figurine is encased in a block of gypsum rock and can only be revealed by gently chipping away with a wooden chisel and small brush. When you’re done, you’ll have a well-earned souvenir of your scientific work.  Buy 1 Terra Cotta Warrior Excavation Kit for $12 or 2 for $18

In 1974, farmers in the north-central Shaanxi Province discovered the vast burial chamber of 3rd century Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. It contained more than 7,000 life-size terra cotta warriors, an incredible feat of craftsmanship and one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the past 100 years.

These tabletop figures are accurate miniature replicas of a general, soldier, archer, and horse excavated at the site. Made in China from hand-carved molds, their rustic finish evokes the centuries-old appearance of the army that remains amassed at the burial site.   Buy Tabletop Terra Cotta Warriors for $15-$35 each

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