A tourist in Xi'an, China, jumped into the display of the terracotta army, damaging two ancient warriors. The incident occurred when the 30-year-old man, who reportedly suffers from mental illness, climbed over the protective barriers. Security personnel intervened to control the situation. The terracotta army, built around 209 BC and housing around 8,000 figures, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant archaeological find. Despite the incident, the museum remains open to visitors, underscoring the ongoing importance of this historical site.
A domestic tourist climbed over a fence and jumped into a section of the world-famous display of China's terracotta army, damaging two ancient clay warriors.
The man was found to suffer from mental illness and the case is under investigation. He pushed and pulled the clay warriors and two were damaged to varying degrees.
The pit he jumped into is up to 5.4 metres (18ft) deep, according to the museum's website.
Built around 209 BC to stand guard over the tomb of the first emperor, the 8,000-strong terracotta army is one of China's most important archaeological discoveries.
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