Protecting the Emperor
Terracotta soldiers were created to protect Emperor Qin in the afterlife. They are all between 5 and 6 feet in height. Each has individualized appearance, characterized mainly by the facial features, such as the mouth, hairstyle and facial expression. The clothing is also individualized. Experts believe they are modeled after real soldiers.
These statues have been restored and are being prepared for display. They are in Pit #1 which contains about 6,000 of the soldiers. The rest of the soldiers are in Pits #2 and #3.