The entombed warriors

where and when?

• unearthed in Xi'an whilst digging in 1974
• it was estimated that it was built in 209 BC

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what was found there

• entombed warriors were discovered in this area.

what is the function of the site

• to protect their master known as qin qi huang when he died and in his afterlife.
• immitating actual human soldiers

method of preserving

• made of clay
• has specific minerals which help it in being preserved

threats facing the site

• not affected by weather
• stored in a museum these days
• the climate can affect the material they are made of

why should it be preserved

• way of keeping people of the modern days reflect on their countries past
• keeps growing knowledge from that time

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