What are the values and significance of Terracotta Warriors and Horses to the world?

Historical significance: it embodies the wisdom of China's working life; It embodies the artistic level of the Qin Dynasty. Reflected the cruelty of Qin Shihuang.

The terracotta warriors and horses in the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor are of great value not only to the study of military history, but also to the study of art history and science history. They reproduce the brilliant achievements of China sculpture art 2,200 years ago, and provide favorable conditions for the world to understand the ancient civilization of China.

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang Mausoleum are called "the most important archaeological discovery in the 20th century". The difference between them and the fine works of art in Egypt and Greece is that they shocked the world with their majestic momentum, huge scale and neat and unique artistic structure. As if we were in the Qin Dynasty, we can see that Qin Shihuang, an extremely clever man, is commanding the great cause of unifying the six countries.

The Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China is the mausoleum of the first emperor. Its scale is large, there are many burial pits, and its connotation is rich, which is the highest among all imperial tombs.

According to archaeological work, the mausoleum base of Qin Mausoleum is nearly square and rammed with earth. The base of the mausoleum is 345 meters wide from east to west and 350 meters long from north to south. Around the mound, there are two north-south rectangular walls on the ground. There are gates around the inner city and the outer city, and watchtowers are built at the four corners of the city. ?

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit is located about 1.5 km east of the wall of Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, which is an integral part of Qin Shihuang Mausoleum. At present, three pits have been found, which are basically arranged in the shape of a "pin" with a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Terracotta warriors and horses pits are all underground tunnel-type civil structures, and there are more than 7,000 pottery terracotta warriors and horses and 100 wooden chariots buried in the pits.

Qin terracotta warriors and horses are all made of simulated people and real horses. Among them, the warrior figures are about 1.8 meters high and have different shapes. Their different identities can be distinguished from their costumes, armor and arrangement. Most of the unearthed weapons are chrome-plated bronze products, and they are still as sharp as new.

Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum is located at the northern foot of Mount Li, 30 kilometers east of Xi, Shaanxi (the other two data are: Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum is located in Xiahe Village, 5 kilometers east of Lintong. The mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is located in Lintong District, 35 kilometers east of Xi, surrounded by mountains and lush trees in the south. The north faces the banks of the Weihe River, which twists and turns like a silver snake.

Surrounded by towering peaks, the tall mausoleum and Mount Li are integrated, with beautiful scenery and unique environment. This mausoleum is large in scale and imposing. The cemetery covers a total area of 56.25 square kilometers.

The original height of the land on the mausoleum was about 1 15 meters, and it is still as high as 76 meters. There are double walls inside and outside the cemetery. The circumference of the inner city is 3840m, and that of the outer city is 62 10/0m. There are about 8- 10 meters high walls inside and outside the walls, and there are still relics. The burial area is in the south, and the sleeping hall and the convenient hall are built in the north.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Qin Shihuang Mausoleum and Terracotta Warriors Pit