Fascinating Facts About China's Terracotta Army

Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an, the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the afterlife. Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of warriors, servants, horses, and other objects. An incredible feat of design, the army also features a number of ancient Chinese inventions, many of which no one realized dated back as far as the Qin dynasty.

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[tawtsai]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the time he took to enunciate Qin Shi Huang with a good accent please? Way to go man!

[sacred-chan]

Imagine using your whole creativity and life to build someone's tomb and then you were forgotten by the people. Respect.

[subscriber]

Guessing that "rest in peace" was not a saying back then if they were making this level of preparation lol

[JohnDoe-txlq]

I didn't realise they were painted, they must have looked amazing at the time!

[catalinacurio]

The artistry is incredible and the history fascinating.

[CyrusEpion]

And he was the kind that DIDN'T bury all his followers with him...

Fascinating, but still, I can't imagine the other emperors.

[paulcowlishaw]

Imagine going to dig a well and finding The Terracotta Army.

[Daniela-yzje]

This is one of the best, most underrated channels on YouTube. A personal favorite, keep up the amazing work Weird History!!

[damedesuka]

That artist rendition at the end of the video gave me goosebumps. The teracotta warriors lining up, with their original coloring intact, they almost look like real soldiers who would start moving anytime.

If only we could go back in time and see it the moment it's finished. Must have been a surreal sight to behold.

[MagicMeltdown]

Feel so lucky to have been able to see some of the Terracotta Army and artefacts in person. Such a great exhibition.

[terilerwick]

My husband and I were so lucky to be able to tour China in 1996. We had never heard of the Terracotta Warriors, but it was the absolute highlight of our trip. (even better than the Great Wall which we went to China specifically to see).

[delreybaby]

just imagine yourself being alone in the dark with those statues looking at you. I think they serve the purpose they were made for pretty well.

[fancyultrafresh]

One of the few historical sites in the world I would love to see in my lifetime.

[itsmeganaimee]

They were always my favorite to learn about in school. They're just too epic.

[dharmdevil]

I would like to be buried with a gaming laptop and portable WiFi just in case i get bored in the afterlife.

[chellarose]

During my first year as a teacher, I had a Scholastic News subscription and there was a story featured on this very army. My students were fascinated.
Shoutout to Scholastic and every teacher who inspires their kiddos!

[aubrey]

Man, what I would give to be able to go back in time and see that compound in its prime with all the terra-cotta warriors

[TooLittleInfo]

This and the ancient Egyptian temples/tombs are the two most epic historical sites that I really need to visit in my lifetime.

[sarahannsmith]

Really appreciated this....my husband and I visited this site and got to see the tomb and everything up close....it is truly amazing!

[TheMightyOne.]

He literally killed himself in pursuit of immortality...