Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors

Good movie!

Good movie!

This is quite nice piece of documentary that goes over the Qin history. Showcasing how the Qin's last burial place was discovered, how it was constructed, what was there and going through facts about the making of the terracotta army, you really get a closer insight of this important Chinese archaeological place. Overall enjoyable documentary, it was interesting seeing a tomb of a prince being uncovered for the first time and how the last remains and afterlife gifts are transported. It would be great to have a sequel and really find out about that unearthed treasure. Fortunately this tomb was not robbed nor burned as the main one, but all in all I have to say that it was quite the delight to see this amazing historic documentary.

Alright, being the first commenter without any archeological knowledge besides the odd documentaries I watched through the years, my opinion is rooted in ignorance yet awe for the people who attempted and are still working on this gargantuan project to search for the facts behind this massive find. It started out with archeologists unearthing the first find which they show as a clay face poking through the soil. I was hooked. The commencing footage gave me goose bumps. I was in my 20s when this site was discovered and of course I was amazed to see those individual restored soldiers standing in rows. Totally forgot about it until this documentary with life action appeared here at Netflix. With all the low quality productions emerging lately on Netflix this is standing out. I'm thrilled to learn about a part of Chinese history from over 2000 years ago. The conspiracies and brutalities used in politics to annihilate your opponents used in other civilizations were also applied here therefore it's not an easy watch. The discovery of yet many other tombs and the methods to determine whose they were kept me glued to the screen. A must watch for anyone interested in history!

MYSTERIES OF THE TERRA COTTA WARRIORS is a first-rate documentary exploring one of the world's great archaelogical finds. Created to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, the warriors are an artistic and cultural marvel. This film, however, goes far beyond the statues themselves, providing a riveting look into Chinese history, specifically the history of the Qin Dynasty. Much of the history as it is told in this documentary has remained unproven, some would say apocryphal. Now, archaeologists are poised on the brink of proving that these stories and the historical figures they portray are very real indeed. Careful archaeology and science are at the fore in MYSTERIES OF THE TERRA COTTA WARRIORS, yet the documentary never gets too far into the scientific weeds and remains accessible to all. Dramatic reenactments of the past add interest without getting overly speculative and losing their educational value. With excellent organization and pacing, the filmmakers have brought a bit of the history of what may be the world's oldest known civilization to life. This window into the China of two millenia ago can be considered nothing less than awe inspiring. MYSTERIES OF THE TERRA COTTA WARRIORS truly is an outstanding documentary that will delight viewers of all ages. Recommendation: Strong watch.