Mysterious Terracotta Accessory Pits
by Rose

May12

As the world wonders, Terracotta Warriors has received extensive attention in the public. About the history, background, building project, lifelike carving appearance, etc all get high praised. Besides the three elegant terracotta warriors pits, there discovered other pits near these three large pits. Today, I would like to introduce you the mysterious accessory pits where all the other treasure will impressed your imagination.

Terracotta Warrior Pit

Historical Tombs of the Builders
Tourists after appreciating the Terracotta Warriors would asked that who built this masterpiece work and how built them, etc a series of questions will appear. Located near the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, there are three pits for the builders. Two of them are situated in the villages and the third one has been destroyed when the land was leveled. The grave near the Zhaobeihu Village is the largest covering an area of about 9,688 square meters. Inside, there are totally 114 graves in which there are 106 Qin graves and 11 Han and Tang graves. Most interesting is that the graves inside are very crowded. It is said that these builders are mostly young people, a young man, women and a child. In the ancient times, during the building period, it is always the family was forced to make such a heavy project. Skeletons could show their age and layout appearance.

Miracle Slaughter Pits
According to the development of research, there are totally 17 slaughter pits located inside. Until now, there are eight graves have been discovered. On pit only covered a bronze sword without any human bones. Skeletons inside this pit revealed their gender and age. Some of them, the heads are separate with their body. Some are women and some are young man. It is said that, during the Terracotta Warriors building period, they have received serious punishment. From this pit, loads of gold, silver and some precious treasure are discovered. According to the experts, these are used by the princess and prince or other imperial members. So, you could guest the owners of these slaughters. 

Largest Rare Bird and Animals Pit
Apart from the human being and the weapons, there is also a largest pit containing the rare animals and birds. The appearance of these birds and animals are all imitated the real creatures of imperial gardens, lifelike and dazzling. This pit was a place for the emperor spirit to hunt in afterworld.

From these pits, you could have a better understanding about Chinese ancient customs and more histories, very interesting!

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