A cavern filled with ancient treasures untouched for millennia. Who built the Terracotta Army?

In 1974, farmers in China discovered an underground vault housing over 8000 life-sized terracotta soldiers. Each figure, unique in its appearance, remains a mystery.
The Terracotta Army was discovered in Xi'an, China, buried alongside the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Even though it's known that the mausoleum was built for the emperor, the reasons behind the creation of this vast army still puzzle archaeologists. Why were they created? How were they crafted to be so distinct? And who were the artists behind these magnificent sculptures? These questions remain unanswered.
Location: Xi'an, China
Year: 1974
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