Terracotta Warriors Part 3

Pit 1 is the main body of the Terracotta Warriors. Over 6'000 statues and horses are here, however only about 1'000 have been unearthed. Also uncovered were many different weaponry including bronze swords, spears, crossbows, arrows and Wugou. Wugou is a type of sword produced in the State of Wu under the order of King Helu. The edge of the Wugou is curved and sharp.  Pit 1 was the first pit discovered in 1974 by local villagers who were digging a well. In 1976, the huge steel airplane like hanger was built to house the massive restoration that was about to take place.

 

The size of the place is quite breathtaking when you first enter. The soldiers seem to

go on forever!

 

The top three photos all make a panoramic view. I was going to try and get it all in one shot but there were just to many people to the left and right of me.

The beginning of the site showing the main line of warriors.

 

 Notice the soldiers hands used to hold weapons before they were removed to a museum.

Some soldiers are in battle armor...

...while others are in battle robes. Not really sure how a "battle robe" would stop an

arrow or a spear!

 

Each solider is different in size, shape, and overall design.

Some sections suffered heavy casualties due to the fire and time.

  

There are still 6 smaller pits in Pit 1 that haven't been uncovered yet. China lacks the educated man-power to remove the soldiers and as I said before, they just don't have a good way to preserve them. Leaving them in the ground is their only option for now.

The archaeological site of one of the smaller pits. There are only two guys

working the entire pit!

In another section, they are slowly piecing together soldiers from small scraps found throughout the site. Surely a tedious job!!

In my opinion, the coolest thing I have seen in China!!