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The Real Dragon Emperor

Past Event

Photo: View of the terra cotta warrior pits.
A view of one of the underground terra cotta warrior pits.

Photo by O. Louis Mazzatenta

Step back in time as the latest archaeological research and imaging techniques take you inside the massive tomb of China’s first emperor. Learn the amazing story of Qin Shihuangdi and the famous terra cotta warriors created to protect him in the afterlife.

The film (46min) screening takes place at noon in the Grosvenor Auditorium and is free of charge.
The film screens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon through March 31 and at noon and 2pm on the following Saturdays: January 30, February 27, and March 27.

Sample segments of this film from National Geographic Channel.

For information about purchasing tickets to visit the exhibition Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor visit www.warriorsdc.org.

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