The history of the Terracotta Army in China

The history of the Terracotta Army in China

The history of the Terracotta Army in China

The Terracotta Warriors originated from the ancient system of human martyrdom, in which slaves were buried alongside their owners as sacrificial objects. In the Qin Dynasty, because the system was too cruel, clay figurines were used as burial objects, and the terracotta warriors were the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, who commanded the state of Qin to unite the Warring States during his lifetime, so the specifications after his death were naturally beyond imagination, among which the clay figurines were the burial objects of Qin Shihuang. The origin and legend of the Terracotta Army!

The origin and legend of the Terra-cotta Warriors

Brief introduction to the Terra-cotta warriors

Terracotta Warriors and horses, also referred to as Qin Terracotta Warriors or Qin Terracotta Warriors, the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, the first batch of Chinese World Heritage, is located in the Terracotta Warriors and horses pit 1.5 kilometers east of Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi 'an City, Shaanxi Province.

Terra-cotta warriors are a category of ancient tomb sculptures. Terra-cotta warriors appeared as a kind of burial objects in ancient tombs. Terra-cotta warriors are burial objects in the shape of soldiers and horses (chariots, horses, soldiers).

On March 4, 1961, the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang was announced by The State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics under protection. In March 1974, the Terra Cotta Warriors were discovered. In 1987, the Tomb of the First Emperor of Qin and the Pit of Terracotta Warriors and Horses were approved by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage List, and hailed as the "eighth wonder of the world". More than 200 foreign heads of state and government have visited it, becoming a golden name card of the glorious ancient Chinese civilization and honored as one of the world's eight great ancient tombs.

The origin and legend of the Terra-cotta Warriors

1, the ancient practice of human martyrdom, the slave is the slave owner's life accessories, after the death of the slave owner to be buried with the slave owner as a martyr. The Terracotta Warriors and horses were funerary objects made for the emperor in the shape of chariots, horses, and soldiers.

2. Since he ascended the throne at the age of 13, Qin Shi Huang began to build a large and luxurious mausoleum on Mount Li. Skilled craftsmen from all over the country participated in this massive project, and 720,000 people were recruited to participate in the construction of the tomb.

3. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the Tomb of Qin Shihuang are known as "the eighth wonder of the world". Each clay figure has a unique style and different weapons. In fact, the size of the Terracotta warriors and horses in the tomb of the First Emperor of Qin is far greater than anyone can imagine, which can be seen from its construction time: construction of the tomb of the first Emperor of Qin began in 246 BC and lasted 37 years.

4. It is generally believed that it began in 1974 when farmers in Xiyang Village of Lintong dug Wells. But archaeological excavations have shown that fragments of terracotta warriors have been encountered many times before in history, in different forms. Some archeologists splintered these pottery pieces into terracotta figures and realized that these were the soldiers buried with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb, which is the true sense of the discovery of terracotta warriors.

The origin and legend of the Terra-cotta Warriors

The Terra Cotta Warriors and horses unearthed in Lintong, Xi 'an, China, are unique in the world and are world-renowned precious historical relics.

The terracotta warriors are massive. The three pits have been excavated, with a total area of 20,000 square meters, almost the size of 50 basketball courts, and contain nearly 8,000 terracotta warriors. Of the three pits, the No. 1 pit is the largest, 230 meters long from east to west and 62 meters wide from north to south, with a total area of 14,260 square meters; The pit also has the largest number of terracotta warriors, with more than 6,000. Over the No. 1 pit, a large arched hall had now been built. Walking into the hall, standing in the height of the bird's eye view, the pit of terra-cotta warriors, horses and other, row by row, row by row, very neat, arranged in a huge rectangular army, really like the Qin Shi Huang commanded a north-south war, invincible army.

The terracotta warriors are not only large in scale, but also have many types and distinct personalities.

The general figure is tall, wearing a 鹖 crown and armor, and holds his head high. That manner of composure, one can see that it is a battle-hardened, heavy responsibility.

The average height of the warriors is about 1. About 8 meters, athletic, well-proportioned. They are dressed in battle robes and armor, wearing boots with the front turned up, and holding weapons in their hands, ready to go.

The terra-cotta warriors were dressed in short armour, tight trousers and high boots, holding the REINS in their right hand and the bow and arrow in their left hand, as if they were ready to mount and attack at any time.

A pottery horse is the same size as a real horse, with a strong body and full muscles. It is eager to try, as if at a command, it will spread its feet, jump into the air, and embark on a journey.

Each terra-cotta warrior is an exquisite artistic treasure. Look at it carefully, the expressions are different: some nodding low eyebrows, thoughtful, as if to consider how to cooperate with each other, defeat the enemy; Some had bright eyes and solemn expressions, as if they were determined to make desperate efforts to unify the world for Qin. Some clenched their fists, as if waiting for the horn to go out; Some stare into the distance, as if missing their loved ones at home... Close to them, you can still hear the sound of slight breathing.

The e Qin terracotta warriors and horses are unique in the history of sculpture at all times and at home and abroad. It vividly simulates the arrangement of army formations, vividly reproduces the magnificent momentum of the Qin army with millions of mighty troops and thousands of chariots, and vividly demonstrates the powerful strength and heroic spirit of the Chinese nation.