Trivia

The remains of a Caucasian individual were found in one of the chambers. It is thought that this person was either Roman or a Greek. During this era, the Chinese were not known for their sculptures. It is believed that a Westerner, possibly a Roman or Greek, may have trained a small group of Chinese artisans, who then instructed others in the sculpturing of the terracotta warriors.

Each of the terracotta warriors appears unique, but they all share one distinct feature: their hair points in the same direction. This hairstyle, unusual for the period, is thought to be a gesture of gratitude toward Qin Shi Huang's mother for giving birth to the first emperor. The style was considered fashionable in southwestern China at the time.

As you enter the main mausoleum site of the Terracotta Warriors the near left corner is the location where on 29 March 1974 farmer Yang Zhifa uncovered fragments of pottery when digging a well