How Many Terracotta Warriors are there in Terracotta Army?
So far, nearly 8,000 terracotta warriors and horses have been unearthed. This article will introduce respectively how many different terracotta warriors and horses have been excavated from different pits.
How Many Terracotta Warriors in Pit 1 – About 6,000
Pit 1, the largest of the three pits, measures 230 meters (252 yards) in length and 62 meters (68 yards) in width, covering an area of 14,260 square meters (3.5 acres). Within this pit, over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses have been uncovered, with more than 1,000 already excavated. These life-size figures represent the main force of the formidable Qin Dynasty army (221 – 207 BC).
At the eastern side of the pit, three rows of infantry are positioned as the vanguard, each consisting of 68 soldiers. Behind them is the main battle formation, which includes 38 columns of chariots, infantry, and cavalry. Additionally, both the southern and northern sides are flanked by 180 warriors for protection. The rear guards are stationed at the western end of the pit.
How Many Terracotta Figures are there in Pit 2 – Over 1,300
Pit 2 measures 124 meters (136 yards) in length and 98 meters (107 yards) in width, covering an area of approximately 6,000 square meters (1.5 acres). Inside, there are over 1,300 terracotta warriors and horses. Although it is smaller than Pit 1, it contains the most diverse collection of warriors, including cavalry, infantry, archers, and chariot soldiers.
The archers are positioned at the front of the battle formation on the east side, comprising 172 standing archers and 160 kneeling archers. To the south lies a chariot array consisting of 64 chariots, each manned by three warriors. The center of the formation features a mixed array with 19 chariots, 264 infantrymen, and eight groups of cavalrymen. Additionally, the cavalry is arranged in 11 lines at the north side, including 6 chariots, 108 horses, and 108 cavalrymen. So far, only a small portion of the archer military array in Pit 2 has been excavated.
How Many Terracotta Warriors in Pit 3 – 68
Pit 3 spans 520 square meters (622 square yards), which is approximately one twenty-seventh the size of Pit 1. So far, one chariot, four terracotta horses, and 68 warriors have been uncovered in this pit. Despite its smaller size, Pit 3 holds significant importance within the army. Experts suggest that it may serve as the commanding center for the entire Terracotta Army.
Pit 4 exists but has no figures found.
Pit K9901 – About 50 Acrobatics Figures
In 1999, a rescue excavation revealed 11 unique terracotta figures. These figures have bare upper bodies and skirts, displaying different postures, such as standing upright and holding garments. From 2011 to 2013, pit K9901 underwent a complete re-excavation, resulting in nearly 30 painted figures being uncovered. Currently, 25 of these have been restored, providing valuable insights into the entertainment culture of the Qin Dynasty’s imperial court.
Pit K0006 – 12 Warriors
In the K0006 Civil Official Pit, a total of 12 warriors were discovered, including 8 with their hands folded in sleeves and 4 charioteers. The warriors with folded hands wear long hats, stand about 1.9 meters tall, and have a knife and whetstone hanging from their waists. Originally, these figures were painted in colors like red, green, black, pink, and white. However, due to groundwater erosion and the pit’s collapse, only the faces retained more of the original colors when unearthed.