The Terra-Cotta Warriors

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The terracotta warriors(兵馬俑bīngmǎ yǒng; literally "soldier and horse funerary statues") were created by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇Qín Shǐhuáng).

The figures vary in height (183–195 cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include strong warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.