The Terracotta Army, which consists of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, was discovered in 1974 near the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in Shaanxi province. The discovery was made by local farmers digging a well, and it has since become one of the most significant archaeological finds in history. The army is believed to have been created to accompany the emperor in the afterlife, dating back to around 210-209 BCE.
There are 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses found in the pits. The horses are made of terracotta, but the chariots are wooden and dilapidated.
with clay
The same year that the terracotta warriors were discovered.
The exact place where the Terracotta Army was made is largely known. However, Chinese archaeologists have recently made a breakthrough in this suspense. After a series of in-depth researches on the pollen detected on terracotta fragments, results indicate, among these pollen, the recognized is from 32 kinds of plants, the pollen on the terracotta warriors is of herbaceous characters, and the pollen on the terracotta horses is of conifer. Base on the vegetation distribution at that time, conclusion is made that the terracotta horses were made closer to the tomb of Qin Shihuang than the terracotta warriors. In accordance with the outcome of microelement analysis, it is certain that the terracotta horses were locally produced, since the clay of same micronutrient level is found both in the horses and soil near the tomb.
The exact place where the Terracotta Army was made is largely known. However, Chinese archaeologists have recently made a breakthrough in this suspense. After a series of in-depth researches on the pollen detected on terracotta fragments, results indicate, among these pollen, the recognized is from 32 kinds of plants, the pollen on the terracotta warriors is of herbaceous characters, and the pollen on the terracotta horses is of conifer. Base on the vegetation distribution at that time, conclusion is made that the terracotta horses were made closer to the tomb of Qin Shihuang than the terracotta warriors. In accordance with the outcome of microelement analysis, it is certain that the terracotta horses were locally produced, since the clay of same micronutrient level is found both in the horses and soil near the tomb.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang's terracotta army was buried and sealed in the Lintong District, Xi'an, in the Shaanxi province. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the incredible collection of sculptures including horses, chariots, and more than 8,000 soldiers.
The tomb of the Terracotta Army was discovered on March 29, 1974 by farmers who were digging a water well.
The full name of those statues is Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Terracotta Army or Terracotta Warriors for short. In Chinese, they are called Bing Ma Yong (兵马俑).
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.
Terracotta Warriors are Terracotta Sculptures depicting army of emperor Qin Shi Huang. They were discovered in 1974 by local farmers and were opened for tourists subsequently.
Over 8,000 soldiers130 chariots520 horses150 Calvary horses
A lot of men and no women some Horses to.