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Cross-sectional views three corridors in Pit No. 1
The First Emperor’s entourage was discovered by chance in March 1974 in the course of digging a well. Fragments of terracotta warriors and horses were unearthed. The area, presently termed as Pit No.1 was placed under the protection of the Central Government’s Bureau of Historical Relics. Pits No.2 and No.3 were discovered in May and June 1976 respectively. A large hangar-like exhibition hall with an area of 16,000 square meters was built to better protect the terracotta warriors and horse figures from environmental degradation and earthquakes.
A detailed photograh of a corridor in Pit No. 1, at the earliest stage of excavation . The soldiers are unarmoured spearmen.
Main Excavation work has been carried out on the eastern end of Pit No.1 that is the largest pit containing mainly infantry soldiers.
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