About this Place Of Interest

As one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century, the Terracotta Army is definitely not a site to be missed when visiting China. The site was discovered in 1974 by workers digging a well outside the city of Xian. The army, arranged in battle formations, comprises an estimated 8000 human figures along with horses and elaborate chariots. The figurines also consist of musicians, acrobats and court officials. Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China who ascended to the throne at the mere age of 13, started to work for his mausoleum. The mausoleum’s purpose was to protect the emperor in the afterlife, and make sure he had people to rule over. It took approximately 11 years to complete the construction. The resources made available to Qin Shi Huang were increased after he became an emperor which resulted in his burial complex growing in size and magnificence. It is believed that many buried ornaments and treasures had accompanied the emperor in his after life.

About this Learning Experience

This Learning Experience will teach you how the environment in excavation sites and museums may trigger the growth of microbes as well as ways of inhibiting microbe growth. This Learning Experience is suitable for learners Secondary 4-5.

Syllabus Content

• Microorganisms
• - Types of microorganisms
• - Reservoirs
• - Growth requirements of microbes
• - Microbial reactions

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