Excavations at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang revealed approximately 8,000 life-sized terra cotta soldiers, horses, and chariots.
Sources
- 7 Historical Treasures Discovered by Accident | HISTORY (history.com)
- https://www.chinahighlights.com/xian/terracotta-army/ (chinahighlights.com)
- https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-emperors-ghost-army (pbs.org)
- https://www.thechinajourney.com/terracotta-army/ (thechinajourney.com)
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