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Terracotta Warriors
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We've spent all this time in the pits enclosed by the buildings left center on this scale model.  If you look closely up and to the right, you'll see the green pyramid that is the unexcavated tomb of the Emperor.  And there sure is a lot of space between the pits and the tomb.  This site will keep archaeologists busy for quite some time.
Karen and I have not been tempted by repeated opportunities to dress up as Emperor and Empress and have our picture taken seated on a throne, but the Terracotta Warriors wore down our reserve...
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