Photos of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit 1
Pit 1 of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum was excavated in 1974 when the local farmers were drilling a well. Pit 1 covers an area of 14,260 square meters. It has a rectangular shape with chariots and ranks of 6,000 soldiers arranged in a war formation - a vivid display of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's formidable army. Pit 1 was opened to visitors on October 1, 1979. Attraction Intro: Terracotta Warriors and Horses: Pit 1

Three columns facing out on the east act as vanguard in the battle line formation, Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses.

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