(CNN) Chinese authorities are livid over the theft of a thumb from a 2,000-year-old terracotta warrior on loan to a US museum, calling for the perpetrator to be "severely" punished. Photos: Xi'an's Terra-cotta Army – Excavation of the world's largest underground army started after local farmers discovered the first Terra-cotta warrior while digging a well in 1974 in Xi'an, China. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Big dig – Pit 1 is the largest and most famous excavation site of terra-cotta soldiers. Experts say the Terra-cotta Army showcases the high level of craftsmanship in play 2,200 years ago. Hide Caption 8 of 10 Photos: Not just soldiers – Near the Terra-cotta Army, Chinese archaeologists discovered hundreds of pits with buried funeral treasures.

Source: CNN February 20, 2018 02:48 UTC