terracotta army
The Terracotta Army, a remarkable collection of terracotta sculptures representing the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, stands as a testament to ancient artistry and military formation. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, this vast army was buried with the emperor around 210–209 BCE to protect him in the afterlife. The site, which is part of a larger necropolis, remains one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century due to its size, scale, and the detailed craftsmanship of the figures.
