The Terracotta Army, an archaeological discovery that shook the world, is located in Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, China. It is part of the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, and is a ceramic model of the army that accompanied Qin Shi Huang.
These terracotta warriors are numerous and varied. There are warrior figurines, which are tall and powerful, holding various weapons, and are the main combat force of the Qin army; there are chariot warrior figurines, which are accompanied by chariots, reflecting the chariot warfare tactics of the Qin army at that time; and there are also bowmen figurines, which are the long-range attacking force. The terracotta warriors are extremely well crafted, and each one has a unique face, from their hairstyles and costumes to their expressions, reflecting the strict military hierarchy of the time.
They are not only terracotta figurines, but also precious physical materials for studying the Qin Dynasty in many aspects, including military, politics and culture. They give us a glimpse of the powerful military force of the Qin Empire more than 2,000 years ago, as well as the highly developed pottery-making technology of the time. This great archaeological discovery is like a key that opens the door to understanding the history of the Qin Dynasty.