In March 1974, several farmers from the Xiyang Production Team of the Xiahe Brigade of Yanzhai Commune in Lintong County were digging wells. Suddenly, a strange thing was dug out from a depth of three to four meters underground - A human head made of clay. But this is nothing surprising to them - isn't it just a "Wapen Master"!
It is said that a long time ago, whenever a well or a tomb was dug here, these "monsters" would appear. Accompanying these "monsters" were either the well water suddenly drying up, or the new tomb suddenly collapsing. Sometimes, the "monster" will appear directly on the wall of the well, "mouth bulging and staring" very scary.
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Later, another "Wapen Master" was dug up here. This time he happened to be encountered by a Chinese news reporter named Lin Anwen. The sensitive reporter gave "People's Daily" wrote an internal reference: "A group of pottery figurines of Qin Dynasty warriors appeared in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang", which quickly attracted the attention of leaders of relevant departments. Later, under the leadership of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, Shaanxi cultural relics and archaeologists formed the "Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors Archaeological Excavation Team". After a year of hard work, an area 230 meters long from east to west and about 62 meters wide from north to south, with a total area of ??14,260 square meters The huge Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses pit reappeared in the world and became big news that shocked the world. Later, Pit No. 2 with an area of ??more than 6,000 square meters, Pit No. 3 with an area of ??520 square meters, and Pit No. 4, which has not been completed yet, were successively discovered. The three terracotta warriors and horses pits are distributed in a Z-shaped pattern from north to south, with a total area of ??more than 20,000 square meters, which is more than 30 acres of land.
In 1978, after visiting the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, French Prime Minister Chirac said: "There were seven wonders in the world, and the discovery of the Qin Terracotta Warriors can be said to be the eighth wonder." Since then, the Qin Warriors have worn The title of "Eighth Wonder of the World".
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The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are mainly made of pottery figurines and horses, which are exquisitely crafted and possess both form and spirit. Each of the pottery figurines has a distinct personality, with vastly different expressions, demeanor, postures, and clothing, reflecting the mental outlook and psychological state of people of different ages, experiences, arms, and positions. They are various and lifelike. The proportions of the pottery horses are very well-proportioned and harmonious. They are strong and powerful. Their ears are erect and their eyes are looking forward. The image is lifelike and vivid.
Why are there so many terracotta warriors and horses buried in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang? As we all know, the Qin people were brave and martial, and Qin conquered the six countries with force, so Qin Shihuang hoped that he would still have powerful "Qin warriors" after his death. This is probably the origin of these Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Therefore, some people say that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang may be a reappearance of the battle situation of the First Emperor during his lifetime.
In the three terracotta warriors and horses pits No. 1, 2 and 3 that have been excavated, three battle formations are neatly arranged. The three cooperate with each other to form a complete army. combat troops. All arms are very complete, including chariots, infantry and cavalry, as well as soldiers wearing war robes, leggings, and combat boots. The left foot forward and the right foot form a figure of eight, the left arm is bent across the chest, and the right hand is stretched out. , a standing archery warrior in an archery posture.
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In the north of Pit No. 3, at the easternmost end of the two rows of warriors standing opposite each other from north to south, stood a leader. The battle formation of the entire pit shows that this is the headquarters of the Qin Terracotta Warriors pit, also called the military curtain or the command center. However, the general, the commander-in-chief of the entire army, was not found here. Why is this happening? There is no precise answer yet. Perhaps we can think of it this way: the iron-fisted emperor who enjoyed power all his life would still hold on to military power after his death and personally command thousands of troops.
Of course, the above is just a guess about the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. In fact, there are no written records about the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. In particular, Sima Qian's "Historical Records" has a relatively detailed discussion of the scale, construction and magnificence of the tomb of the First Emperor, but does not mention the terracotta warriors and horses at all. This also adds a layer of mystery to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the eyes of the world.
The mystery of Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum: Whose burial objects are the terracotta warriors and horses?
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Real. Qin Shihuang died in Xingtai, Hebei during his patrol. A shortcut to return to Xianyang is to go south across the Yellow River to Luoyang and then to Xi'an; the other route is as recorded in the Qin Terracotta Warriors Museum: go west via Jingxing, pass Niangziguan to Taiyuan, and then Go north to Baotou and turn to Xi'an. It was impossible to return to Xianyang in a short time no matter which way, and it was also very difficult to ensure that Zhao Gao and Li Si's "secret funeral" required by Zhao Gao and Li Si in order to "usurp power" in the summer, and to ensure that the corpse did not rot. From this point of view, the bones of Qin Shihuang cannot leave Hebei Province. Even if they reach Lishan Mountain, they can only be used as a tomb. Judging from the investigation report written by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Administration Commission after conducting on-site investigations in the early 1960s, there was nothing on the large amount of rammed earth foundation located to the north of the present Qin Shihuang Mausoleum. This land, which was the main part of the palace complex, was Construction has not been carried out at all, and the inner city, outer city and earth sealing are all posthumous projects. The floods on Lishan Mountain are serious, and there will be heavy rains almost every three years. It is impossible for the excavated underground palace to be built in advance decades before Qin Shihuang's death, regardless of the accumulation of water.