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The Forbidden City in Beijing Opens Doors for Visitors on May 1st

The Forbidden City in Beijing, which was closed 3 months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen its doors to visitors on May 1, museum officials said.

The palace complex will operate from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with only part of the pavilions accessible, BGNES reports.

Ancient Greek sculpture inspiration for China's Terracotta Warriors, researchers say

Archaeologists studying the Terracotta Warriors say that inspiration for the famed army built to guard the tomb of China's first emperor near today's Xian may have come from Ancient Greece, the BBC reports.

According to the report, experts believe that the 8,000 statues may have been crafted under the guidance of ancient Greek sculptors in 3rd Century BC.