Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

Jun 11, 2024

1h 18m

★ 6.7

Overview

Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Lion Television

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Trailers

Cast

Self - Qin Historian

Dr. Hui Ming Tak Ted

Self - Senior Archaeologist

Dr. Li Janice Xiuzhen

Self - Excavation Leader

Zhu Sihong

Self - Senior Restorer

Lan Desheng

Self - Excavation Leader, East gate

Fu Jian

Self - Qin Historian

Prof. Lo Yuet Keung

Self - Forensic Anthropologist

Prof. Chen Liang

Self - Excavation Leader

Jiang Wenxiao

Self - Senior Restorer

Ma Yu

Self - Qin Historian

Dr. Guo Jinsong

Self

Yuan Zhongyi

Narrator

Jing Lusi

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