兵馬俑の城
Original Title:兵馬俑の城
Languages:
- Chinese: 俑之城
- Japanese: 兵馬俑の城
The Terracotta Army is not a "city," but rather a part of the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, usually considered as burial pits containing a large number of terracotta warriors and horses, intended to accompany the emperor in the afterlife. These terracotta figures are made to the size of real people, with various expressions and lifelike features, demonstrating the powerful military force and exquisite sculpting skills of the Qin Dynasty. The discovery of the Terracotta Army is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century and is of great significance to the study of the history, culture, and military aspects of the Qin Dynasty. The discovery of the Terracotta Army has not only provided a deeper understanding of the ancient Chinese mausoleum culture but has also become an important symbol of ancient Chinese civilization, attracting tourists from all over the world. The Terracotta Army is not a single structure but rather a large site composed of multiple burial pits, reflecting the social structure and funerary customs of the Qin Dynasty. These pits contain thousands of terracotta figures, each unique and with high historical and artistic value. Therefore, when understanding the "city of Terracotta Warriors," it should be seen as a symbolic concept referring to the vast burial system of the Terracotta Army, rather than an actual city.