From the museum that brought you the U.S. premiere of China's Terracotta Warriors in 2008, Bowers proudly presents new groundbreaking discoveries with World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century! Explore China’s captivating early history through recent archaeological finds from Shaanxi Province, learning why it is hailed as a cradle of ancient Chinese civilization. Traverse millennia, from Shimao around 2300 BCE—among the earliest walled cities in China—to pivotal sites of the Shang and Zhou eras, culminating in the iconic Terracotta Warriors commissioned by the Qin emperor and completed after his death in 210 BCE.
This in-person experience is specially tailored for educators. The program will highlight key themes, classroom connections, and strategies for integrating the content into world history, art, and social studies curricula. Participants will gain ready-to-use resources and ideas for engaging students in inquiry-based learning, material culture analysis, and global historical thinking. Whether you're introducing students to early Chinese history or deepening their understanding of ancient civilizations, this exhibition offers rich, standards-aligned content to bring your lessons to life.
Perfect for teachers, curriculum designers, and lifelong learners, this event invites you to explore the evolving story behind China’s First Emperor—and take that story back into your classroom.