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Top 10 Archaeological Sites with the Largest Number of Recovered Artifacts in Human History

This ranking lists archaeological sites based on the total number of artifacts recovered and cataloged during a single excavation project. These sites showcase the prosperity of ancient civilizations and provide essential evidence for historical research. Data is based on major archaeological records as of 2026.

Current #1
Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
RankSite NameNumber of ArtifactsMain Artifact Type
Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
8000Terracotta figures, horses, and bronze weapons
Tomb of Marquis of Haihun (Liu He)
5000Gold, bronze, jade, and bamboo slips
Tomb of Tutankhamun
3500Gold mask, chariots, furniture, and jewelry
4
Mawangdui Han Tombs
3000Silk, lacquerware, silk texts, and medical manuscripts
5
Pompeii Archaeological Site
2500Frescoes, daily life objects, and pottery
6
Tomb of Fu Hao (Yinxu)
1928Bronze ware, jade, and oracle bone inscriptions
7
Sutton Hoo Ship Burial
1800Anglo-Saxon jewelry and weaponry
8
Herculaneum Archaeological Site
1500Wood artifacts, papyrus scrolls, and metalwork
9
Giza Pyramid Complex Subsidiary Tombs
1200Funerary pottery, stone tools, and ornaments
10
Sanxingdui Sacrificial Pits
1000Bronze sacred trees, gold masks, and ivory

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