NHK's documentary program "Another Stories: Turning Points of Fate" (NHK BS) will air "The Terracotta Army Was Watching! ~People Manipulated by a Giant Ruin~" on May 13th at 9:15 PM. This special feature on the ancient Chinese site of the Terracotta Army will delve into the extraordinary fate and unknown struggles of the discoverer, exploring the hidden story behind this greatest discovery of the 20th century.
The Terracotta Army, an ancient Chinese archaeological site, was discovered 52 years ago by a farmer digging a well.
It was the moment when approximately 8,000 soldier statues, faithfully recreating the army of Qin Shi Huang, awakened from a slumber of over 2,000 years. However, the era was in the midst of the Cultural Revolution. The slogan was "Deny old values." At a time when famous historical sites were being destroyed one after another, what astonishing actions did the people who protected the ruins take...?
