Qin Shi Huangdi
First Emperor of China (259–210 BCE)
He unified China for the first time under the Qin dynasty, which lasted from 221–206 BCE. The Great Wall of China was expanded during his rule.
The First Emperor's tomb, and the terracotta warriors discovered in pits nearby, are famous today.
Join Noah and Cortney as they explore one of the most fascinating tomb sites in the history of Chinese archaeology, the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi.
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