When Xi'an Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974, this enormous sculpture group amazed the world. About 8,000 warriors, 100 chariots, 400 horses, and more than 100,000 weapons have been unearthed. It was praised as the eighth wonder of the world by the former French prime minister Chirac early in 1978, and became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987. No two warriors are alike, the figures were originally painted in bright colors, including scarlet, green, black, and purple. The moist environment underground was more suited to the preservation of the paint. Once the figures were excavated, the change of the humidity led to more cracks and warping on the surface, and is the main factor resulting in the fading of the colors.
Terracotta Warriors shows the glorious lifetime of Emperor Qin,he had made great achievements like unifying the separate states, commanding the construction of the Great Wall to defend against nomads. Standing in front of the warriors, you can imagine how Emperor Qin commanded the military forces to complete the amazing feat of unifying the country. Through these reproductions, we're inviting you to get up close with the amazing history and artsy vibes of ancient China.
