In March 1974 near Xi an in China a group of farmers uncovered fragments of pottery while digging a well during a drought They never expected to reveal a hidden army of life sized terracotta warriors buried for 2200 years The warriors were created to guard the afterlife of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and each one was unique Yang Xinman went from a humble farmer to an international celebrity receiving lessons to sign his name The site is now a renowned museum attracting visitors from across the globe |