History & Civilizations
How many soldier figures are estimated to be buried in the Terracotta Army guarding China's first emperor?
Answer
8,000 soldiers
No two excavated faces are identical, and each figure was originally painted in bright colors that flaked away within minutes of exposure to air. Thousands are thought to remain unexcavated — including the emperor's actual tomb, which has never been opened.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor)
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