watching the world go by

Terracotta Army

Wednesday 16th May, 2007

Each of the Terracotta Warriors differs, they range in height from about 1.75 to nearly 2 meters, differ in build and every face is unique. The warriors were commissioned by the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty to show that he ruled over a vast country.

Pit 1 (main site) at the Terracotta Army

Close up of Terracotta Warriors, each with a different face

Chariot in the museum