We visited the High Museum of ARt that was showcasing China GTerracotta Army. Qin Shi Huangdi was the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BCE, were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers. There were many of these statues on display at the museum, which were amazing in detail and size. Qin Shi Huangdi was only 13 when he became emporer and he revolutionized China in many ways. He was concerned about is own immortality and had a 21 acre plot for his burian tomb surrounded by these figures to protect him in the afterlife.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army
The museum is know as the Louvre of Atlanta and housed extraordinary masterpieces of art, sculptors and artifacts. Really was an interesting day!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army
The museum is know as the Louvre of Atlanta and housed extraordinary masterpieces of art, sculptors and artifacts. Really was an interesting day!
We also went to see Stone Mountain Park where there is a carving on the side of the mountain of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis the carving is about 90 by 190 feet. We stayed at an Army Recreation area about 25 -30 miles north of Atlanta. We had a chance to visit with my niece and her family and went out to eat and had a great time.
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