The Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties, China

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Located in Xian, the Terracotta Army is one of the most famous attractions in China. It is considered to be one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century

This is the first time that part of the Terracotta Army of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has left China since before the pandemic, and the exhibition is one of the most anticipated events in the MARQ’s calendar. In fact, organisers have claimed it is ‘one of the main cultural events of the year in Spain’ this year

Some 120 original pieces from the nine museums and historic departments will be on display at MARQ. Arguably, the stars of the exhibition are the nine terracotta warriors and a horse which, together make up the maximum of 10 original figures allowed to be loaned to other countries by the Chinese authorities

Replicas of two bronze chariots will also be on display, along with audio-visuals, graphics and multimedia material.

Other highlights include a general in armour, a goose figure, a funerary chariot, a kneeling archer, a bell and a suit of armour

The chance discovery of this large army of life-size terracotta warriors in 1974 is still under investigation by experts in the field. More than 2,000 figures have been recovered to date, but there are believed to be more than 8,000

The magical warriors that guarded the entrance to the tomb of China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang, form, without doubt one of the most important archaeological sites of the 20th century

Thanks to this army, that was hidden underground for millennia, more can be discovered about how people lived in China, 2,000 years ago. The Terracotta Army was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987

Museum officials expect hundreds of thousands of people to visit the exhibition of the warriors of XI in Alicante from March 28, one of the most exhibitions in MARQ’s history

Tickets for ‘The Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties, China’ cost €5 and are available both on MARQ’s website and at the museum’s ticket offices