2. French President Jacques Chirac: "There are seven wonders in the world, and the discovery of Terracotta Warriors can be said to be eight. I have never really been to Egypt without seeing the pyramids, and I have never really been to China without seeing the Terracotta Warriors. " ( 1978.09)
3. US Vice President Mundell: "This is a real miracle. People all over the world should come here to have a look. " ( 1979.08.29)
4. Danish Queen Margrethe II: "I have been engaged in archaeological work for more than ten years and have been to archaeological sites in many European countries. I have never seen such an exciting scene. Everything here has left me with an eternal memorial. " ( 1979.09. 17)
5. Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira said: "The pit of Qin figurines is a miracle of the world. I'll believe that when I see it. Really well-deserved. " ( 1979. 12.08)
6. Mrs. Wei Yi, Speaker of the European Parliament: "Seeing the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang broadened my horizons. These terracotta warriors and horses embody the wisdom and imagination of the Qin people. It's a miracle! " ( 198 1.07.20)
7. Danish Prime Minister Anker J & oslash: "The faces of terracotta warriors and horses are different. This is really God's view. These terracotta warriors and horses left me with many reverie. " ( 198 1. 10.23)
Pakistani President Mohamed Zia Huck: "Visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a new discovery in recent years, and it is an extraordinary experience for me. Many historical sites are buried here. Most importantly, China spoke highly of the great man who unified China more than two thousand years ago. Without his foresight and unremitting efforts, we would not be here today. " ( 1982. 10.20)
9. King Hussein of Jordan: "Today is the most meaningful visit in my life. I didn't expect to see such good things. This is the wisdom of the working people, and this is the wealth of mankind. It was a lot of work to make it in ancient times, and it is also a lot of work to repair it today. It is amazing to repair the damaged cultural relics. " ( 1983.09.05)
10, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Arsad: "We are amazed at the oldest culture in the world, and we are deeply moved by our visit to this ancient civilization. It is commendable that China has carefully protected culture and traditions and dedicated them to the people. " ( 1985.07.07)
1 1, US President Nixon: "I am very excited to visit China's past, and I also have the opportunity to see China's present. I realize the potential strength of China's future. China is a mysterious place. Even if you visit it a hundred times, you can't fully understand it. Congratulations to the staff who maintain the splendid museum. " ( 1985.09.07)
Extended data:
Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and the first batch of Chinese world heritage. They are located in the Terracotta Warriors pit 1.5 km east of Qin Shihuang Mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi, Shaanxi Province.
196 1 On March 4th, the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
1in March, 974, the Terracotta Warriors were discovered.
From 65438 to 0987, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit were approved by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage List, and were praised as "the eighth wonder of the world". More than 200 foreign heads of state and government have visited China successively, which has become a gold-lettered business card of ancient splendid civilization and is regarded as one of the top ten treasures of ancient tombs in the world.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses vividly shaped various characters with certain personalities. Its style is vigorous, refined and full of touching artistic charm, which is a symbol of the maturity of China ancient plastic arts.
It not only inherited the tradition of pottery and plastic sculpture since the Warring States period, but also laid the foundation for the prosperity of plastic arts in the Tang Dynasty, and played a connecting role. It is known as "the eighth wonder of the world" and "the treasure of ancient human spiritual civilization".
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