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Emperor Qin Shihuang-China's First Emperor, a great warrior and a ruthless tyrant. Although the terracotta warrior army and the first emperor's retinue of counterparts have been excavated one after the other, the ruler's statues remain a palpable sense of intrigue. The imagination of Qin Shihuang was sculptured based on the historical records...
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The Generals are the highest-ranking figures unearthed from the pits of the terracotta army. The height, costume and hats of the figures all indicate their senior rank. With head raised, their expressions are serious and authoritative, showing resolute determination...
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The officers discovered from the pits of the terracotta army are aggressive and confident. They were assigned to a particular General for the battles and help to direct troops in the battlefield...
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Kneeling Archers are well known among emperor Qin's immortal guardians for the timeless beauty and vivid appearance. The originals were found in the formation locating at the northeast corner of the Pit 2 at the Terracotta Army Museum. Currently only ten of this kind was unearthed though the test excavation and analysis reveal that there should be in total 80 kneeling archers to be uncovered...
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Infantrymen are the most unearthed from the pits of the terracotta army. Hair styled in topknot at the right side, they act as the pivotal attacking role at ancient battles...
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The cavalry was an important component of the Qin dynasty's military forces. Being fast and nimble, compared to infantry and chariot forces, these horseback soldiers were able to adapt quickly to changing battle situations...
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