兵马俑的相关英文介绍

范文一：兵马俑的相关英文介绍

Xi'an, once the capital of eleven Chinese dynasties, is famous throughout the world for life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. They have won fame as one of the greatest archaeological finds of this century. Back in 1974, while digging a well to fight drought, some farmers from Lintong county, about thirty kilometers east of Xi'an, unearthed some brown pottery fragments, which led to the great discovery of the executed terra-cotta legions as an exterior section of the mausoleum, of Qin Shi Huang or First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (255-210B. C.)

Details of Qin Shi Huang's tomb can be traced in The Historical Records (compiled by Sima Qian) and legends about it have been widespread. However, for technical reasons, the major part of the tomb remains unexcavated today with its mound still standing 76 meters high against the slopes of Mt. Lishan and facing the Huishui River.

After 20 years of careful excavation three underground vaults officially opened to the public in 1979, 1989, and 1994 respectively, displaying thousands of terra-cotta warriors, horses and chariots, all arranged in battle formations.

Vault 1, built with earth and timber, measures 210 meters long, 60 meters wide and 4.6 to 6.5 meters high. In this area of 12, 600 square meters, six thousand life-sized warriors and horses of terra-cotta were found in rectangular battle formation. The troops were of a fairly uniform height of 1.8 meters. They wear helmets and armor and carry real bows and arrows, swords, lances, javelins and crossbows in their hands. Each chariot, made of wood, is drawn by a team of four horses, 1. 5 meters in height. Three rows of infantrymen make up the vanguard of the formation, and these are followed by the main body of the army, 38 rows of troops. There are also flank columns and rearguards. The array breathes the power of Qin Shi Huang's army.

Vault 2 is approximately one half vault I in size, housing nearly a thousand pottery warriors. Compared with Vault 1, these warriors are of a larger variety and arranged in more complex battle array. Unlike Vault 1, the war chariots and infantrymen are arranged separately in four square formations which are linked to one another in a polygon. Again, however, the warriors carry real weapons. The projecting part of the polygon consists of archers,

either standing or kneeling, with crossbows or handbows and quivers and so appears to be the vanguard of the phalanx.

The archers are followed by a unit of cavalrymen to the left and one of chariots to the right, forming the two wings of the phalanx. Infantrymen and war chariots bring up the rear. Each chariot drawn by four horses has1l driver and two assistants, one on either side. The charioteers are armored and carry spears, swords and crossbows, Indicating that they could engage in long-range battles, short-range fighting and hand-to-hand combat. All the cavalrymen carry crossbows, a sign that shooting on horseback was a common practice in the army at that time.

From among the chariots a robust and unusually tall figure at 1. 95 meters has been unearthed. His armor is interlinked and overlapped with finer metal pieces than that of the common soldiers, and he is believed to be a high-ranking commander of the 1egion.

Vault 3 is a modest building more resembling a gallery. It has 69 pottery warriors with defensive weapons and a wooden chariot pulled by four magnificent horses. The structure of the gallery and the line-up of the soldiers suggest that this was likely the headquarters of the troops of Vault 1 and 2.

However, the commander is missing. Many archaeologists believe that since the underground army represents the emperor's garrison under his direct command, no marshal was necessary.

Altogether ten thousand pieces of actual weaponry have been unearthed from the three vaults, including arrow-heads, swords, spears and halberds. Two long-handled swords dug out recently are still sharp and gleaming despite their burial for more than two thousand years. Some bronze arrow-heads from Vault 2 are 41 cm in length and 100 grams in weight. They are the biggest bronze weapons excavated in China. Important to the study of Qin technology was the discovery of bronze arrow-heads and swords treated with a preservative that has prevented erosion for 22 centuries. Chemical analysis revealed the sword to have been cast of an alloy of copper, tin and

various other elements, including nickel, magnesium, and cobalt. The arrow-heads which contain 7.71 percent lead are considered by archaeologists to be the world's most poisonous.

Experts expect future discoveries to unearth even more amazing art treasures. But they warn that it may require the efforts of one or two generations to recover the entire tomb complex of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

The three vaults are well preserved in three modern constructions, each with an arched dome and a corridor along the side of the vault so that visitors may overlook the restored figures of warriors, horses and chariots in their original formations. Vault 2 is equipped with devices for regulating temperature, lighting and air humidity.

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Xi’an, once the capital of eleven Chinese dynasties, is famous throughout the world for life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. They have won fame as one of the greatest archaeological finds of this century. Back in 1974, while digging a well to fight drought, some farmers from Lintong county, about thirty kilometers east of Xi’an, unearthed some brown pottery fragments, which led to the great discovery of the executed terra-cotta legions as an exterior section of the mausoleum, of Qin Shi Huang or First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (255-210B. C.)

Details of Qin Shi Huang’s tomb can be traced in The Historical Records (compiled by Sima Qian) and legends about it have been widespread. However, for technical reasons, the major part of the tomb remains unexcavated today with its mound still standing 76 meters high against the slopes of Mt. Lishan and facing the Huishui River. After 20 years of careful excavation three

underground vaults officially opened to the public in 1979, 1989, and 1994 respectively, displaying thousands of terra-cotta warriors, horses and chariots, all arranged in battle formations.

approximately one half vault I in size, housing nearly a thousand pottery warriors. Compare

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范文三：兵马俑英文介绍

Terracotta Army

Ty p e

Referen ce

Reg ion ** Chi na Cultu ral i, iii, iv, vi Inscription history

Inscrip tion 1987 (11th )

* **

The Terracotta Army (: 兵马俑 ; : 兵馬俑 ; : b īngm ǎ yǒng ; literally

chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in

the pits.Many archeologists believe that there are many pits still waiting to be discovered.

Contents

[]

? 9 External links

[] Introduction

View of the largest excavation pit of the Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 in the eastern suburbs of,

Province by local farmers drilling a water well 1.5 miles east of Lishan (a mountain). This discovery prompted archaeologists to go to Province, China to investigate. The Terracotta Army is a form of buried with the First Emperor of (Qin Shi Huang,

with Shi Huang Di in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as

The material to make the terracotta warriors originated on Mount Lishan. In addition to the warriors, an entire man-made for the emperor has been excavated. According to historian (145-90 BC), construction of this mausoleum began in 246 BC and involved 700,000 workers. Qin Shi Huang was 13 when construction began. He specifically stated that no two soldiers were to be made alike, which is most likely why he had construction started at that young age., in his most famous work, , completed a century after the mausoleum completion, wrote that the First Emperor was buried with palaces, scenic towers, officials, valuable utensils and

Recent scientific work at the site has shown high levels of mercury in the soil on and around Mount Lishan, appearing to add credence to Sima Qian's writings. The tomb of is under an earthen pyramid 76 meters tall and nearly 350 square meters. The tomb remains unopened, in the hope that it will remain intact. Archeologists are afraid that if they do excavate the tomb, they might damage some of the valuables buried with emperor Qin Shi Huang. Only a portion of the site is presently excavated, and photos and video recordings are prohibited in some areas of the viewing. Only few foreigners such as Queen Elizabeth II have walked through the pits, side by side to the army.

Qin Shi Huang’s necropolis complex was constructed to serve as an imperial compound or palace. It comprises several offices, halls and other structures and is surrounded by a wall with gateway entrances. It was also said[] as a legend that the terracotta warriors were real soldiers, buried with Emperor Qin so that they could defend him from any dangers in the next life.

[] Construction

The terracotta figures were manufactured both in workshops by government laborers and also by local craftsmen. The head, arms, legs and torsos were created separately and then assembled. Studies show that eight face moulds were most likely used, and then clay was added to provide individual facial features. Once assembled, intricate features such as facial expressions were added. It is believed that their legs were made in much the same way that terracotta drainage pipes were manufactured at the time. This would make it an assembly line production, with specific parts manufactured and assembled after being fired, as opposed to crafting one solid piece of terracotta and subsequently firing it. In those days, each workshop was required to inscribe its name on items produced to ensure quality control. This has aided modern historians in verifying that workshops that once made tiles and other mundane items were commandeered to work on the terracotta army. Upon completion, the terracotta figures were placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.

The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. They vary in height, uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank. The colored lacquer finish, individual facial features, and actual weapons and armor from battle used in manufacturing these figures created a realistic appearance. The original weapons were stolen by robbers shortly after the creation of the army and the coloring has faded greatly. However, their existence serves as a testament to the amount of labor and skill involved in their construction. It also reveals the power the First Emperor possessed, enabling him to command such a monumental undertaking.

[] The pits

The four pits associated with the dig are about 1.5 km east of the burial ground and are about 7 meters deep. The outside walls of the tomb complex are as if placed there to protect the tomb from the east, where all the conquered states lay. They are solidly built with rammed earth walls and ground layers as hard as concrete. Pit one, 230 meters long, contains the main army, estimated at 8,000 figures. Pit One has 11 corridors, most of which are over 3 meters wide, and paved with small bricks with a wooden ceiling supported by large beams and posts. This design was also used for the tombs of noblemen and would have resembled palace hallways. The wooden ceilings were covered with reed mats and layers of clay for waterproofing, and then mounded with more soil making them, when built, about 2 to 3 meters higher than ground level. Pit two has cavalry and infantry units as well as, and is thought to represent a military guard. Pit three is the command post, with high ranking officers and a war chariot. Pit four is empty, seemingly left unfinished by its builders.

[] British Museum exhibition

A set piece of 120 objects from the mausoleum and 20 terracotta warriors were displayed at the in London as its special exhibition

Ranks of terracotta

Terracotta Army

[] In popular culture ?

The Terracotta Army was featured in a 1992 episode of In 2004 the Terracotta Army was visited by the contestants competing on Season 6 of. In 2005 film, the mausoleum was raided and revealed to be a huge anti- gravity field complete with floating armies and mock palace. The Terracotta Army was replicated in the 2008 movie. In Lionhead Studio's Fable II, Terry Cotter's Army, a spoof of the Terracotta Army, can be found behind a

has soldiers, horses and chariots from the Terracotta Army in the China vacation destination.

[] Gallery

A rank of soldiers. One of the soldiers on the left is missing his head, a result of the

fact that the statues

were made in pieces

and then assembled. Note how the faces of

these two soldiers differ

from each other. Each statue was constructed An officer statue infantrymen to be unique.

his mount

The Terracotta Warriors

were once painted.

Today only a handful ofA cavalryman and

The warriors were statues contain small

once highly coloured amounts of paint. Also

notice the detail put

into the soles of the

The statues include many of the different military units in the Emperor's army at the time. Here we see a four horse war chariot with mounts.

warrior's shoes.

[] Notes

1. Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First: China's Terra Cotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 167

2. The precise coordinates are

) 3. uan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 17

5. Jane Portal and Qingdao Dan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 170

6. Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, pp260-167

7. . The

8. ^ a b. .

2008-07-02. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/jul/02/design.heritage. 9. . Best Western. 2008-07-03.

10. ^ a b. Great

Exhibitions. 2008-02-09.

11. ^ a b. . 2008-07- 09.

le4296037.ece .

[] Bibliography

? ? ? ? ? Debainne-Francfort, Corrine (1999). The Search for Ancient China. Discoveries. New York: Harry N. Abrams. ISBN 9780810928503.

Dillon, Michael (1998). China: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary. Durham East Asia series. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon..

Kinoshita, Hiromi (2007). Jane Portal. ed. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army . London: British Museum. .

Ledderose, Lothar (2000).

范文四：兵马俑英文介绍

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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor*

UNESCO World Heritage Site

State Party China

Type Cultural

Criteria i, iii, iv, vi

441 Reference

Asia-Pacific Region**

Inscription history

1987 (11th Session) Inscription

* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.

** Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Terracotta Army (simplified Chinese兵马俑: ; traditional Chinese兵馬俑: ; pinyin:

bīngmǎ yǒng; literally "soldier and horse funerary statues") is the Terra Cotta Warriors

and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating

from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi

province, China near the Mausouleum of the First Qin Emperor. (Chinese: 秦始皇

陵; pinyin: Qín Shǐhuáng Líng). The figures vary in height (183–195 cm - 6 ft–6 ft 5in),

according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors,

chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that

in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130

chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in

the pits.[1] Many archeologists believe that there are many pits still waiting to be

discovered.

Contents

[hide]

, 1 Introduction

2 Construction ,

3 The pits ,

, 4 British Museum exhibition

5 In popular culture ,

6 Gallery ,

, 7 Notes

8 Bibliography ,

9 External links ,

[edit] Introduction

View of the largest excavation pit of the Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 in the eastern suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi

Province by local farmers drilling a water well 1.5 miles east of Lishan (a mountain).[2]

This discovery prompted archaeologists to go to Shaanxi Province, China to investigate. The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of Qin (Qin

Shi Huang, "shi huang" means the first emperor) in 210-209 BC. (He declared himself

the first emperor of China in 221 BCE.) Their purpose was to help rule another empire

with Shi Huang Di in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as "Qin's Armies."

The material to make the terracotta warriors originated on Mount Lishan. In addition to the warriors, an entire man-made necropolis for the emperor has been excavated.

According to historian Sima Qian (145-90 BC), construction of this mausoleum began in

246 BC and involved 700,000 workers. Qin Shi Huang was 13 when construction began. He specifically stated that no two soldiers were to be made alike, which is most likely why he had construction started at that young age. Sima Qian, in his most famous work,

Shiji, completed a century after the mausoleum completion, wrote that the First Emperor was buried with palaces, scenic towers, officials, valuable utensils and "wonderful objects," with 100 rivers fashioned in mercury and above this heavenly bodies below which he wrote were "the features of the earth." Some translations of this passage refer to "models" or "imitations," but he does not use those words.[3]

Recent scientific work at the site has shown high levels of mercury in the soil on and around Mount Lishan, appearing to add credence to Sima Qian's writings. The tomb of

is under an earthen pyramid 76 meters tall and nearly 350 square meters. Shi Huang Di

The tomb remains unopened, in the hope that it will remain intact. Archeologists are afraid that if they do excavate the tomb, they might damage some of the valuables buried with emperor Qin Shi Huang. Only a portion of the site is presently excavated, and photos and video recordings are prohibited in some areas of the viewing. Only few foreigners such as Queen Elizabeth II have walked through the pits, side by side to the army. [4]

Qin Shi Huang’s necropolis complex was constructed to serve as an imperial compound

or palace. It comprises several offices, halls and other structures and is surrounded by a wall with gateway entrances. It was also said[citation needed as a legend that the terracotta ]

warriors were real soldiers, buried with Emperor Qin so that they could defend him from

any dangers in the next life.

[edit] Construction

The terracotta figures were manufactured both in workshops by government laborers and

also by local craftsmen. The head, arms, legs and torsos were created separately and then

assembled. Studies show that eight face moulds were most likely used, and then clay was

added to provide individual facial features.[5] Once assembled, intricate features such as

facial expressions were added. It is believed that their legs were made in much the same way that terracotta drainage pipes were manufactured at the time. This would make it an assembly line production, with specific parts manufactured and assembled after being fired, as opposed to crafting one solid piece of terracotta and subsequently firing it. In those days, each workshop was required to inscribe its name on items produced to ensure quality control. This has aided modern historians in verifying that workshops that once made tiles and other mundane items were commandeered to work on the terracotta army. Upon completion, the terracotta figures were placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.

The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. They vary in height, uniform and

hairstyle in accordance with rank. The colored lacquer finish, individual facial features,

and actual weapons and armor from battle used in manufacturing these figures created a

realistic appearance. The original weapons were stolen by robbers shortly after the

creation of the army and the coloring has faded greatly. However, their existence serves

as a testament to the amount of labor and skill involved in their construction. It also

reveals the power the First Emperor possessed, enabling him to command such a

monumental undertaking.

[edit] The pits

The four pits associated with the dig are about 1.5 km east of the burial ground and are

about 7 meters deep. The outside walls of the tomb complex are as if placed there to

protect the tomb from the east, where all the conquered states lay. They are solidly built

with rammed earth walls and ground layers as hard as concrete. Pit one, 230 meters long,

contains the main army, estimated at 8,000 figures. Pit One has 11 corridors, most of

which are over 3 meters wide, and paved with small bricks with a wooden ceiling

supported by large beams and posts. This design was also used for the tombs of noblemen

and would have resembled palace hallways. The wooden ceilings were covered with reed

mats and layers of clay for waterproofing, and then mounded with more soil making them,

when built, about 2 to 3 meters higher than ground level.[6] Pit two has cavalry and

infantry units as well as war chariots, and is thought to represent a military guard. Pit

three is the command post, with high ranking officers and a war chariot. Pit four is empty, seemingly left unfinished by its builders.

[edit] British Museum exhibition

A set piece of 120 objects from the mausoleum and 20 terracotta warriors were displayed

at the British Museum in London as its special exhibition "The First Emperor: China's

Terracotta Army" from September 13, 2007 to April 2008.[7] This Terracotta Army

exhibition made 2008 the British Museum's most successful year ever, and made the British Museum the United Kingdom's top cultural attraction between 2007-08.[8][9] The

exhibition also brought in the most visitors to the British Museum since the King

Tutankhamun exhibition in 1972.[8] It was reported that the initial batch of pre-bookable

tickets to the Terracotta Army exhibition sold out so fast that the museum extended the

exhibition until midnight on Thursdays to Sundays.[10] According to The Times, many

people had to be turned away from the exhibition, despite viewings until midnight,[11] and

during the day of events to mark the Chinese new year, the crush was so intense that the

gates to the museum had to be shut.[11] The Terracotta Army has been described as the

only other set of historic artifacts (along with the remnants of ruins of the Titanic) which

can draw a crowd simply on the back of the name alone.[10]

[edit] In popular culture

, The Terracotta Army was featured in a 1992 episode of Where in the World Is

Carmen Sandiego?

In 2004 the Terracotta Army was visited by the contestants competing on Season ,

6 of The Amazing Race.

, In 2005 film The Myth, the mausoleum was raided and revealed to be a huge anti-

gravity field complete with floating armies and mock palace.

The Terracotta Army was replicated in the 2008 movie The Mummy: Tomb of the ,

Dragon Emperor.

In Lionhead Studio's Fable II, Terry Cotter's Army, a spoof of the Terracotta ,

Army, can be found behind a "Demon Door."

The game The Sims 3 has an expansion pack The Sims 3: World Adventures that ,

has soldiers, horses and chariots from the Terracotta Army in the China vacation

destination.

[edit] Gallery

A rank of soldiers. Ranks of terracotta One of the soldiers on Note how the faces of

the left is missing his these two soldiers differ

head, a result of the from each other. Each

fact that the statues statue was constructed An officer statue infantrymen were made in pieces to be unique.

and then assembled.

The statues include The Terracotta Warriors many of the different were once painted. military units in the Today only a handful ofA cavalryman and Emperor's army at the The warriors were statues contain small time. Here we see a once highly coloured amounts of paint. Also four horse war chariot notice the detail put with mounts. into the soles of the

warrior's shoes.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First Emperor: China's Terra Cotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 167

2. ^ The precise coordinates are 34?23′5.71″N 109?16′23.19″E34.3849194?N

109.2731083?ECoordinates: 34?23′5.71″N 109?16′23.19″E34.3849194?N 109.2731083?E)

3. ^ Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 17

4. ^ The Mausoleum of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty and Terracotta

Warriors and Horses

5. ^ Jane Portal and Qingdao Dan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 170

6. ^ Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, pp260-167

7. ^ The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army. The British Museum

8. ^ a b "Terracotta army makes British Museum favorite attraction". The Guardian.

2008-07-02. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/jul/02/design.heritage.

9. ^ "British Museum sees its most successful year ever". Best Western. 2008-07-03.

http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/Editorial-News/Article/British-Museum-sees-its-

most-successful-year-ever-401.aspx.

10. ^ a b "The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army (British Museum)". Great

Exhibitions. 2008-02-09. http://www.greatexhibitions.co.uk/blog/the-first-

emperor-chinas-terracotta-army-british-museum/.

11. ^ a b "Is the British Museum the greatest museum on earth?". The Times. 2008-07-

09.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visual_arts/artic

le4296037.ece.

[edit] Bibliography

his mount

, Debainne-Francfort, Corrine (1999). The Search for Ancient China. Discoveries.

New York: Harry N. Abrams. ISBN 9780810928503.

Dillon, Michael (1998). China: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary. Durham ,

East Asia series. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon. ISBN 9780700704392.

, Kinoshita, Hiromi (2007). Jane Portal. ed. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta

Army. London: British Museum. ISBN 9780714124476.

Ledderose, Lothar (2000). "A Magic Army for the Emperor". Ten Thousand ,

Things: Module and Mass Production in Chinese Art. The A.W. Mellon Lectures

in the Fine Arts. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691009575.

Perkins, Dorothy (1999). Encyclopedia of China: The Essential Reference to ,

China, Its History and Culture. New York: Facts on File. ISBN 9780816043743 .

范文五：西安兵马俑英文介绍

Terracotta Army

Type

Reference

Region ** China Cultural i, iii, iv, vi Inscription history

Inscription 1987 (11th) *** The Terracotta Army (: 兵马俑 ; : 兵馬俑 ; : b īngm ǎ yǒng ; literally

the pits. Many archeologists believe that there are many pits still waiting to be discovered.

Contents

[]

[] Introduction

View of the largest excavation pit of the Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 in the eastern suburbs of,

with Shi Huang Di in the afterlife. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as

[] Construction

[] The pits

[edit ] British Museum exhibition

A set piece of 120 objects from the mausoleum and 20 terracotta warriors were displayed at the in London as its special exhibition

Ranks of terracotta

Terracotta Army

[] In popular culture ?

The Terracotta Army was featured in a 1992 episode ofIn 2004 the Terracotta Army was visited by the contestants competing on Season 6 of. In 2005 film, the mausoleum was raided and revealed to be a huge anti- gravity field complete with floating armies and mock palace. The Terracotta Army was replicated in the 2008 movie. In Lionhead Studio's Fable II, Terry Cotter's Army, a spoof of the Terracotta Army, can be found behind a

[] Gallery

A rank of soldiers. One of the soldiers on the left is missing his head, a result of the

fact that the statues

were made in pieces

and then assembled. Note how the faces of

these two soldiers differ

from each other. Each statue was constructed An officer statue infantrymen to be unique.

his mount

The Terracotta Warriors

were once painted.

Today only a handful ofA cavalryman and

The warriors were statues contain small

once highly coloured amounts of paint. Also

notice the detail put

into the soles of the

The statues include many of the different military units in the Emperor's army at the time. Here we see a four horse war chariot with mounts.

warrior's shoes.

[] Notes

1. Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First: China's Terra Cotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 167

2. The precise coordinates are

) 3. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 17

5. Jane Portal and Qingdao Dan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, p. 170

6. Jane Portal and Qingbo Duan, The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Arm,

British Museum Press, 2007, pp260-167

7. . The

8. ^ a b. . 2008-07-02. . 9. . Best Western. 2008-07-03. .

10. ^ a b. Great

Exhibitions. 2008-02-09.

11. ^ a b. . 2008-07- 09.

[edit ] Bibliography

? ? ? ? ? Debainne-Francfort, Corrine (1999). The Search for Ancient China. Discoveries. New York: Harry N. Abrams..

Dillon, Michael (1998). China: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary. Durham East Asia series. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon..

Kinoshita, Hiromi (2007). Jane Portal. ed. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army . London: British Museum..

Ledderose, Lothar (2000).

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