There Were Also Laypeople
When it comes to the human statues, they were not just soldiers. There were also civilians such as acrobats, musicians, and strongmen among the cache. This was nothing like they had ever seen in the past. Everyone could not help but wonder what on earth the terracotta army was doing down there.
There Were Also Laypeople
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The Records Of The Grand Historian
Scholars turned to a historian by the name of Sima Qian for answers. The key to the mystery lies in “Shiji” or “The Records of the Grand Historian.” This ancient text was penned in 94 BCE. Among other things, it came with tales of Qin Shi Huang, who went on to become the first Chinese emperor.
The Records Of The Grand Historian