On 30 May, a 30-year-old man jumped into a protective pit at the Terracotta Warriors museum in Xi'an, damaging two of the ancient 2,000-year-old clay statues. The individual, who reportedly suffers from mental illness, climbed over guardrails before pushing and pulling the statues in pit no. 3. This incident raises concerns over security at a site that holds significant cultural and historical importance, as the Terracotta Army is a testament to the founding of China's first unified empire, dating back to the third century BC and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
A 30-year-old man jumped into a pit at the Terracotta Warriors museum, damaging two ancient clay warriors, reportedly suffering from mental illness.
The Terracotta Army, commissioned by China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang, serves as a unique testament to the founding of the first unified empire.
On 30 May, the man climbed over guardrails at the museum in Xi'an and damaged two 2,000-year-old statues while being apprehended by officials.
Discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Army consists of over 2,000 warriors and horses, with thousands yet to be excavated, reflecting significant historical heritage.
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