China · c. 210 BCE
Terracotta Army
Found by farmers digging a well in 1974 — each soldier with individual features.
Classical
UNESCO
1 site · 1 UNESCO
Ancient sites in China
China appears on our atlas with 1 archaeological and heritage site from the Classical era . All of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Questions about China’s ancient sites
What are the most important ancient sites in China?
Our atlas covers 1 sites in China: Terracotta Army.
Which of these sites in China are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Terracotta Army (inscribed 1987).