Tegelaskujuid

Tegelaskujuid, also known as terracotta soldiers, are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of unified China. The figures were discovered in 1974 by farmers in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, in a massive burial mound known as the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The terracotta army consists of over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, all arranged in battle formation. Each soldier is unique, with variations in armor, weapons, and facial expressions, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and individualization. The soldiers are believed to have been created to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The terracotta army is one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of the 20th century and is a significant cultural and historical artifact, providing valuable insights into ancient Chinese military technology and artistry. The figures are now housed in the nearby Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which opened in 1987.