Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor

 

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science is excited to present one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century, the tomb complex of China's First Emperor, Shi Huangdi, features thousands of terra cotta warriors that were intended to protect him throughout eternity. Since their discovery, the terra cotta army has been termed the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World.

 

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Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor is making its second stop in a four city, national tour in Houston and is one of the largest loans of terra cotta figures and significant artifacts to ever travel to the U.S. from the First Emperor's enormous mausoleum. The exhibition provides a deeper knowledge of this historical site and showcases 100 sets of objects, which include approximately 20 complete life-size terra cotta figures representing all aspects of the emperor's army.

 

Bring your Terra Cotta Warriors ticket stub to any Houston P.F. Chang's China Bistro and receive 10% off your bill. Offer good through Nov. 30, 2009. Some restrictions apply.

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