Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Terracotta Warriors and Horses

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin are pottery figurines unearthed from a series of burial pits in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin, referred to as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of Qin. Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a category of ancient tomb sculptures. In ancient times, human sacrifice was practiced. Slaves were the accessories of the slave owner during his lifetime. After the slave owner died, the slave had to be buried as a sacrifice for the slave owner. In addition to human sacrifice, slave owners also used a large number of pottery figurines as burial objects. The Qinling Terracotta Warriors and Horses are burial objects in the shape of chariots, horses, and soldiers made of clay. Continuing excavation work since the Qin Mausoleum Terracotta Warriors and Horses were first unearthed in 1974 has revealed that the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are grand, majestic, and neatly lined up, showing the Qin army's organization, weapons and equipment, and ancient warfare formations. It fully demonstrates the majestic military appearance of Qin Shihuang, who was powerful all over the world and unified the six countries, and expresses extremely high plastic arts. It is a unique treasure house of culture and art in the world.