The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 182National Geographic Society., 1992 - Geography |
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Page 118
" The smiles of Jing Di's soldiers linger in my mind's eye . They hint of secret delights . " " MEN OF MUD , " SO NAMED BY THE CHINESE PRESS , EMERGE IN ORDERLY RANKS IN PIT 20 ( OPPOSITE ) . CAKED WITH DIRT , A HEAD IS GENTLY UNMASKED ...
" The smiles of Jing Di's soldiers linger in my mind's eye . They hint of secret delights . " " MEN OF MUD , " SO NAMED BY THE CHINESE PRESS , EMERGE IN ORDERLY RANKS IN PIT 20 ( OPPOSITE ) . CAKED WITH DIRT , A HEAD IS GENTLY UNMASKED ...
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... Jing Di's personality . Jing Di was descended from the Liu family , which rose to power after the death of Qin Shi Huang Di and founded the Han dynasty in 206 B.C. The Han concentrated on agriculture , diplomacy , and creating an ...
... Jing Di's personality . Jing Di was descended from the Liu family , which rose to power after the death of Qin Shi Huang Di and founded the Han dynasty in 206 B.C. The Han concentrated on agriculture , diplomacy , and creating an ...
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... Jing Di's mausoleum . A town of 15,000 people was also built to ensure that offerings would be made to the late emperor . Even today families seeking good for- tune bury their dead near the imposing grave . Who was the man Jing Di ...
... Jing Di's mausoleum . A town of 15,000 people was also built to ensure that offerings would be made to the late emperor . Even today families seeking good for- tune bury their dead near the imposing grave . Who was the man Jing Di ...
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