34/40.- Xian, Shaanxi History Museum

In the Shaanxi History Museum many of the treasuries found in Xian's archeological sites are on display. Among the most famous is this bronze chariot, which is supposed to be the vehicle that the emperor would have used in his afterlife inspections of the army.

The chariot was found in the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Local experts worked for more than two and a half years to put the pieces back together.

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