The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a group of terracotta figurines portraying Qin Shi Huang, China's first Emperor, and his army. It is a type of funeral art that was buried with the emperor in the years 210–209 BCE with the intention of safeguarding him in the afterlife.

Local farmers in Lintong County, west of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, unearthed the statues in 1974, which date from the late third century BCE. The figures vary in height according to their responsibilities, with the generals being the tallest. Warriors, chariots, and horses are among the figures. According to 2007 estimates, the Terracotta Army's three pits carried about 8,000 men, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, the bulk of whom were buried near Qin Shi Huang's tomb. Officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians were among the non-military terracotta figurines discovered in other pits.

This must be China's most well-known tourist attraction since it appears in nearly all China-related advertisements and photographs. The clay warriors had been buried underground for nearly 2,000 years until 1974 when a local farmer constructed a well and discovered them. The Terracotta Warriors Museum is a must-see for history buffs. Modern experts are still baffled as to how such a massive endeavor could be completed in 220 BC. The history of the Qin Dynasty and its first emperor, Qin Shihuang, may be found here. You'll note that each clay figure has a different stance, look, and haircut as you tour the tomb. Arrangements can be made for anyone interested in learning how archaeologists repair these figurines in the back background.