Terracotta Army

What an interesting exhibition this was. I must admit up until now, I had not been too interested in Chinese culture and history. However, this has really sparked something in my mind.

Maybe, it's the vast scale in which the First Emperor of the united China creates his death tomb. Off course this was because he thought he was immortal, and would rule forever. The Terracotta Army was created to protect him as he ruled from the after-life.

The detail is also amazing. Every face is different, and although, when we think of this army, we forget, that they made grooms for the horses, government officials to keep them in check, and sportsmen and musicians to keep everyone entertained.

Although the British Museum only had around a dozen figures, it was enough to get some idea of what you could see in China.

It's quite unbelievable, that the discovery of the army was not made until 1974. Also, as yet, they have not opened the Emperor’s tomb. This is not too surprising, as it is believed to be booby-trapped. However you are left wondering what treasures are buried with him.