Photography was not allowed in the museum, but I was also lucky enough to see replications of these incredible figures in the Forbidden Gardens in nearby Katy.
In 1974, while drilling for a well in China, some local farmers discovered one of the burial pits of the First Emperor who died in 210 BC. Since then, 3 other pits have been uncovered and the excavation continues today.
The Forbidden Gardens has replicated to 1/3 of their size about 2,000 warriors. The burial site in
China has over 8,000 warriors plus chariots, muscians, cranes and horses.
Each one of the warriors is different.
It is believed that 700,000 slaves and artisans created the underground palace and army. Notice the detail in the clothing of these 6-6.5 feet tall warriors.
It is also believed, because of the posing of the hands, that most of the warriors were equiped with weapons...weapons that were probably stolen when the site was looted and burned 5 years after the First Emperor's death.
And yes, it was hot!
The Forbidden Gardens has replicated to 1/3 of their size about 2,000 warriors. The burial site in
China has over 8,000 warriors plus chariots, muscians, cranes and horses.
Each one of the warriors is different.
It is believed that 700,000 slaves and artisans created the underground palace and army. Notice the detail in the clothing of these 6-6.5 feet tall warriors.
It is also believed, because of the posing of the hands, that most of the warriors were equiped with weapons...weapons that were probably stolen when the site was looted and burned 5 years after the First Emperor's death.
And yes, it was hot!
Love, Nancy
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