Dive Into History With These Impressive and Rare Images From the Past

14. Photographed in 1974, freshly excavated 2000 year old Terracotta warriors still showing the original color scheme before rapid deterioration.

Caught in the act of time travel: Freshly excavated Terracotta warriors, still flaunting their original colors in 1974. This 2000-year-old, straight-out-of-the-kiln flash mob presents the runway look of the Qin Dynasty. Yet as colorful and grand as they appear, the sands of time do not discriminate. A reminder, folks, to appreciate beauty while it lasts.


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