Terracotta Army Museum

Definition

The Terracotta Army Museum is a museum located in Xi'an, China that houses the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These life-sized sculptures were created to accompany the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife.

Related terms

秦始皇兵马俑: This term refers to the actual name of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Chinese.

National Museum of China: This is another famous museum located in Beijing, which showcases various artifacts from Chinese history.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang: He was the first emperor of China who ordered the construction of the Terracotta Army as part of his mausoleum complex.