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The Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized clay soldiers that were buried with China's first emperor to protect him in the afterlife.
The image depicts the Terracotta Army, a collection of life-sized clay soldiers that were buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to protect him in the afterlife. The army is arranged in military formation and includes infantrymen, archers, cavalrymen, and chariots. Each soldier has unique facial features and clothing, indicating their individuality within the larger group. The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by a group of farmers who were digging a well near Xi'an, China. Since then, it has become one of China's most famous tourist attractions and a symbol of Chinese history and culture.