Can you imagine digging in your yard one day, and discovering a life-sized terracotta soldier, made completely out of clay over 2000 years ago, buried in your back yard? That's what happened in China in 1974!

By the time archaeologists had finished digging, they had uncovered over 6000 life-size terracotta soldiers! Some of the statues they found are kneeling with terracotta bows, ready to shoot. Some have moustaches. Some have armor. 

Archaeologists also found terracotta horses, spears, and chariots - all life-size, all made out of clay! And each is unique. No two look alike.

What were they doing there? Who made them? And why? 

For the answers, explore the links below. 

China: Tang Tomb Figures

Terra Cotta Story in Pictures

Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army

Details of warriors

More Soldiers Found in the Terra Cotta Army

Who was First Emperor Qin? 

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