The Times of India

In 1974, farmers digging a well in China struck buried clay fragments and revealed an emperors 2,000-year-old secret army

In 1974, farmers in Shaanxi, China, digging for water near the Li Mountains, unearthed fragments of terracotta figures. This accidental discovery revealed the vast underground mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, containing a lifelike army of uniquely crafted clay soldiers. The find, made while seeking irrigation, unexpectedly uncovered a significant historical legacy.