The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors opened a new chapter in the archaeological field as far as the archaeological value of the Terracotta Army is concerned.

Interesting Details about the Terracotta Army

Terracotta Army of Qin Mausolum represents the highest level of Qin Dynasty sculpture art and culture, according to some experts, featuring the central government Pottery Workshop, as well as the local pottery workshop. Some of the text prints can still be found on the Terracotta Soldiers. The Qin Terracotta Army is made separately and then combined as one. The original Terracotta Army is painted with color, due to long years of erosion, now with only some grey tile color left. The overall style of the terracotta warriors and bodybuilding is very succinct. If you look closely, face, hair, body, charm are different, it can be seen from the chi from different regions, different nations, the characters are not the same. Horses ears erect, some mouth neighing, some shut up vigil. In short, strong characteristics of the times mirror the distinct personality. This batch of mausoleum is a treasure trove of sculpture art, adding luster to the brilliant Chinese ancient culture, but also add a glorious page to the world history of art.

Archaeological Value of Terracotta Warriors

The unearthed bronze weapons Terracotta Army pit includes a sword, spear, halberd, machetes and lots of crossbow arrow, etc... According to laboratory data, the alloy of tin and copper chrome weapons after treatment, although buried in buried for more than two thousand years, it is still sharp edged front, sparkling, indicating that the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Museum of Terracotta Army landscape map has a very high metallurgical technology, can be regarded as a miracle in the history of metallurgy in the world. All these have rich artistic appeal. From the unearthed weapons, composition dominated by copper, and tin, lead and other rare metal, chrome plated surface, degree of hardness is hr106, reflects China Qin metallurgical technology has reached a considerable height, significantly more than other countries at the same time. The Qin Terracotta Army provides plentiful data for the study of Qin military, cultural and economic. Its discovery is known as "Twentieth Century one of great discoveries in archaeological history". In 1987 December, UNESCO added the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (including pit) included in the world heritage list. It is understood, in central and local government support, plans to invest 110000000 yuan for the two phase expansion project of Terracotta Warriors museum.

Terracotta Warriors are worth visiting while traveling to Xian!