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The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 near Xi'an during irrigation works. 　　It formed part of Emperor Qin Shi Huang?s mausoleum and consisted of more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors, horses and chariots made from 　　a mixture of clay and earth. The Chinese believe in the afterlife and the army 　　was created for Emperor Qin after his death. 　　When discovered, the army was laid out in full battle formation, and included 　　standing infantry, kneeling archers and charioteers with horses. Meticulously 　　made, the figures had different features, facial expressions and hairstyles. 　　Officers were distinguishable by their uniforms. The restored terracotta army 　　is open for display in the Xi'an First Qin Emperor's Terracotta Army Museum.