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New Evidence on Terra-Cotta Army Builders
Fingerprints suggest women and children sculpted China's 2,000-year-old Terra-Cotta Army, challenging long-held assumptions.
A new study analyzing fingerprints on the Terra-Cotta Army indicates women and juveniles under 15 may have been involved. This challenges the traditional view of who built these iconic ancient Chinese sculptures.
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