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Terracotta Warriors

 

   
   
   
   
   

In the combat formation, we can recognize soldiers of different classes, types and ethnic origin. The group also sheds light on the exceptional discipline and order of the Qin army and its military equipment.

Most of the terracotta warriors stand facing east. The mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang also faces east but the tombs of most Chinese emperors face south. There are many theories about why Emperor Qinshihuang's tomb faces east. The most reasonable explanation is that he wanted to demonstrate to his descendants his ambition of uniting the seven kingdoms into one country and to make them always remember him and his achievements.

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