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How many archaeologist were used to uncover the Terracotta Army?
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∙ 11y ago
around 300 because there were so many terracotta warriors to uncover but eventually they only found about 700
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Who was the leader of the Terracotta Army?
There are many important general figures in the formation of the Terracotta Army. The supremo should be the emperor in the tomb nearby guarded by this army.
Who is an archaeologist who has worked on the Terracotta Warriors?
Among the many who are working on the excavation and preservation of the Terracotta Warriors, one archaeologist must be mentioned. He is Yuan Zhongyi (袁仲一) whose study on those warriors began with their discovery and often regarded as "the father of the Terracotta Warriors". In May 1988, he was appointed as the curator of the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors. After retired, he was awarded the honorary curator address by the museum for his great contribution.
Who painted the terracotta army?
Yes the Terracotta army were painted but not many have paint any more as once they are exposed to fresh air the paint and lacquer will curl and fall off in just 15 seconds.
Is the Terracotta Army in perfect condition?
No they were not (many of the "peoples" heads have fallen off and/or are missing)
How many different types of terracotta warriors are there?
There are several types of terracotta warriors, including infantry soldiers, generals, chariots, horses, and officers. Each type serves a different role in the overall terracotta army.
How big is the Terracotta Army?
The Terracotta Warriors vary in height. They are on average 1.84 metres tall. Amongst these statues, the shortest one is of height 1.75 metres. And there are many statues above 1.90 metres.
How many ARE the Terracotta Army?
Over 8,000 statues are known to exist. An estimated 7,500 have been uncovered to date
Why did the emperor want so many terracotta warriors?
All the special items didn't satisfy Qin, so he built a big terracotta army that protected his tomb for eternity, like his flesh-and-blood troops that defended him for his lifetime.
How many pages does The Terracotta Dog have?
The Terracotta Dog has 352 pages.
How many workers build the terracotta army?
No one knows specifically how many artisans built the Terracotta Army, because the workers were believed to be buried alive after its completion. The Terracotta Army was part of Qin Shi Huan Di's tomb which is still yet to be completely uncovered to this day. Qin Shi Huan Di's tomb took ~36 years and hundreds of thousands of workers to build. Again, no exact figures are possible because it is believed the entire hundreds of thousands strong workforce was all buried alive/killed after the tomb was completed.
How many syllables does archaeologist have?
The word archaeologist has five syllables. (ar-chae-ol-o-gist)
Is archaeology fun?
Many people find archaeology fun because it involves discovering and learning about ancient civilizations, uncovering artifacts, and piecing together stories of the past. It can be exciting and rewarding to uncover new information and contribute to our understanding of history.
