Two Terracotta Army clay warriors were damaged when a 30-year-old man, identified only by his surname Sun, jumped into a pit at the museum in Xi’an, China, on May 30. Eyewitnesses reported that he pushed the figures over before lying on the ground covering his face as he was confronted by onlookers. Museum security intervened, restraining him while confirming he was suffering from mental health issues; the exhibit remains open as officials work to assess and repair the damage, which could be valued at around $9 million.
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