The Massive Construction of The Terracotta Warriors

In 1974, the terracotta army was unexpectedly discovered outside of Xi'an, China. The extensive tomb complex unearthed thousands of infantry soldiers, including archers and armed warriors. All soldiers were originally equipped with weapons, led by bronze chariots drawn by terracotta horses.

Terracotta Warrior in the museum is a part of a small collection of terracotta replicas acquired by the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. The terracotta warriors in the museum reflect the extensive number of sculptures, found at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. The tomb is estimated over 50 sq. km, making it the largest tomb site in China. The archeological site located at the Qin tomb is considered to be the eighth wonder of the world.

The Terracotta Chariot Horses represent the war chariots of the Qin army that were drawn by four horses. The chariots are accompanied and carried by three men, equipped with one driver, the leader on the left, and a spearman on the right. 

In the 1980s, The Terracotta Warriors are a significant archeological embodiment of Chinese culture and history. During his reign in the Qin dynasty, Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di ordered the production of over 7,000 terracotta soldiers to surround his tomb and accompany him into the afterlife.