The Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, China

Standing among the Terracotta Warriors was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. To be face to face with thousands of life-sized soldiers, each with their own unique expression, carved over 2,000 years ago—it moved me deeply. There’s something profoundly humbling about being in the presence of such ancient history. I didn’t expect to feel emotional, but I did. It’s a powerful reminder of how human stories endure across time.