The pit of terracotta warriors and horses of the Qin dynasty is situated on the east side of Emperor Qin Shihuang's mausoleum and 38km to the east of Xi'an City. |
The pit was discovered in March 1974. |
The pit covers an area of almost 20000 square meters and over 100 chariots, 660 horses, 7000 warriors of various kinds and a number of weopens were buried in it. |
These vivid and magnificent terracotta warriors and horses were constructed with fine workmanship and arranged in a battle array that gives one a microcosm of the army of the Qin Dynasty. |
These figures are treasured works of art for the Chinese nation and indicate the amazing capabilities of the nation in the Qin dynasty. |
001 Upper Part of a Terracotta warrior 002 No. 3 pit 003 Colored Head of a Terracotta warrior 004 Pottery Figure of a kneeling Archer 005 Part of No. 1 Pit 006 Terracotta Army 007 A Terracotta Warrior in Armour 008 View of No. 1 pit 009 Bronze Chariot with Horses and Driver 010 Bronze Chariot with Draught Horse