Now a combination of serendipity and new preservation techniques is revealing the terra-cotta army’s true colors. A three-year excavation in Xian’s most famous site, known as Pit 1 ...

The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 during the construction ... and clothing in bright colors, as they were originally painted with red, purple, and green, believed to match the patterns ...

China’s famed terracotta warrior army is adding to its ranks ... and originally painted in bright colors. The latest find (located in No. 2 Pit) isn’t doing anything to tamp down the excitement.

China’s famed terracotta warrior army is adding to its ranks ... and originally painted in bright colors. The rare commander wasn’t alone, found near two high-ranking officers and five ...