Terracotta Warriors: Discover the Untouched Chambers of the First Emperor’s Tomb
Extended Reality
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Sealed and untouched for over two millennia, the hidden chambers of China’s First Emperor are now explorable for the first time through virtual reality.
VIVE Arts and Wevr have unveiled Terracotta Warriors: Secrets of the First Emperor’s Mausoleum, a new location-based VR experience that brings audiences face-to-face with one of the world’s greatest archaeological wonders. For the first time, visitors can explore the sealed chambers of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb, virtually stepping into spaces that have remained hidden for over 2,000 years.
Presented in Xi’an, the 40-minute immersive journey is powered by VIVE Focus Vision headsets running simultaneously and our Location-Based Software Suite (LBSS), allowing multiple visitors to explore the experience together, simultaneously. Designed in close collaboration with the museum and historical experts, it offers visitors to the iconic site a deeper, more interactive way to engage with the legacy of the First Emperor.
Guided by an archaeologist, visitors move through the vast underground complex and encounter ancient traps, ceremonial spaces, and relics from a vanished world. In the second half, the experience transforms into a dramatic reimagining of the workshops where the terracotta warriors were created, culminating in a breathtaking moment as the eternal army rises before your eyes.
Every structure, sculpture, and surface were recreated based on extensive research and archaeological findings. The experience showcases soaring towers, bronze chariots with golden inlays, and countless carefully reconstructed details. Each element invites visitors to reflect on the craftsmanship and scale of the mausoleum in a way that complements the physical museum visit.
Terracotta Warriors: Secrets of the First Emperor’s Mausoleum adds a new dimension to one of the world’s most visited historical sites. By expanding access beyond what is possible in the real world, it offers an opportunity to see this wonder from the inside out while helping to preserve its fragile history for future generations.
