The terracotta warriors and horses, known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World”, have become a world-renowned cultural heritage for their stunning craftsmanship and the story told behind them.
The terracotta warriors and horses are located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China. It was discovered in 1974 in an effort to make a well nearby. Its discovery shocked the world and drew great attention.
The terracotta warriors and horses are life-sized sculptures made out of terracotta. They come in different forms, including infantrymen, cavalry, chariots, and horses. The clay figures are highly detailed and exquisitely polished, duly representing the military forces of the Qin Dynasty. Not only are they realistic-looking, they are also scientifically arranged. Each infantryman holds an iron spear and a stone shield in a battle formation.
It is estimated that the whole project used 700,000 craftsmen, where the figures are made from clay, coal, and lime, and then fired in the kilns. It took 11 years to complete and involved 600,000 craftsmen and laborers in total. The terracotta warriors and horses reflect the typical military and civilian personnel of the Qin Dynasty. It is believed to be the most valuable archaeological discovery of the 20th century.
It has been suggested that the construction of the terracotta warriors and horses was linked with Qin Shi Huang’s fear of death and his frequent visits to the afterlife; thus, the figures were arranged to protect him after death.
The terracotta warriors and horses are undoubtably one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the world. Today, they are displayed in the Qin Dynasty Exhibits Hall, which houses more than 8,000 of them and serves as an important witness to the strength, values, and culture of the Qin Empire of over two thousand years ago.
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