The third phase of excavation is to begin on Saturday (20th June) in the largest of three pits containing the terracotta army in Xi’an, northwest China. Archaeologists are hoping to find more clay figures and unravel some of the mysteries left behind by the “First Emperor”.
Liu Zhancheng, an archaeologist, said that his team hoped to find a clay figure that appeared to be “in command” of the huge underground army.
After a gap of two decades, digging was permitted to restart by officials thanks to technological advances that ensure the still – buried warriors keep their original colours once they are exposed to the air.
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