Fascinating Facts About China's Terracotta Army
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- čas přidán 25. 05. 2024
- Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an, the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the afterlife. Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of warriors, servants, horses, and other objects. An incredible feat of design, the army also features a number of ancient Chinese inventions, many of which no one realized dated back as far as the Qin dynasty.
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Guessing that "rest in peace" was not a saying back then if they were making this level of preparation lol
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the time he took to enunciate Qin Shi Huang with a good accent please? Way to go man!
@Jacob Woodford Totally. Our man really took his time and did his research!
@@tawtsai As a person who has a non-English name in America, I can verify that this sort of thing is very appreciated.
Can we also take a minute to appreciate how awesome this would have looked if animated by Ray harryhausen.
Yeah, it sounded like he had studied the language.
@@navyreviewer YES.
Imagine using your whole creativity and life to build someone's tomb and then you were forgotten by the people. Respect.
Welcome to 99.9999% of humanity lol.
Bummer
Welcome to most good things on this planet xD
Actually, each of the terra cotta warrior statues (as well as the horse statues and stuff) have their Labor's name carved on them in the corners (in Chinese characters, and modern Chinese can still read those names). They were intended to be used as a warranty system (so the emperor/higher-ranked officials could find out whoever's in charge if sth is messed up), but it is nice that modern day Chinese ppl can read those names and recognize their creation.
@@user-dx8rn8mp2y that's so cool! That fact Definitely should have been in the video.
Imagine going to dig a well and finding The Terracotta Army.
And they were eating Terracottage cheese
If it is like Sicily, the government then takes away the farmers' land and the farmer has nothing to show for it. Thatis why in Siciiy the farmers do not contact the government but rather the black market vendors of antiquities who sell the items to the richest people in the world. And maybe the farmer gets a kickback and gets to keep his land for farming.
lol
Would be mad as hell if I found them in China cus I'm definitely getting no compensation from it
imagine actually liking this vid?
I didn't realise they were painted, they must have looked amazing at the time!
They were I was there
@Chantell Lassiter I was
@Chantell Lassiter i can testify, i was there too.
@@masterofpuppets5072 Only 200 BCE kids will remember
Key words that others missed in your comment..."at the time!" These commenters have no doubt seen the terra cotta warriors in person in their life time, but they did not see them when they were created which is what you were talking about.
The artistry is incredible and the history fascinating.
I remember learning about this in school, the Chinese excelled in many things but the art is particularly beautiful
Hi. I'm the real slim shady.
Asian art is amazing, not creepy like some of europés historical art lol
@@LeahBouley you are correct however in the proper circumstances European art can be a great accent to whichever setting its placed in, but i do agree with you, you a fan of goth art? I love the old gothic style churches
@@LeahBouley How is European Historical art creepy
And he was the kind that DIDN'T bury all his followers with him...
Fascinating, but still, I can't imagine the other emperors.
Some pharaohs were buried with thier servants so it’s in the realm of possibility people are screwed lol
it generally wasn't a common practice anmore at that time, as far as we know
He buried about 460 people who knew how to read and write alive and burnt all of the books except for the ones that were for farming.
Even if he didn’t bury all his followers with him..there are still some debate about if he is actually a good king or not-
I'm pretty sure any Childless concubines followed him in the tomb as standard I believe, which happened also in the Ming Dynasty
@@Ph0s_ph0rvs Wow. That's why I love history. I think I know a decent amount about a subject, and then there is always something else to learn.
It's fascinating but sad to look back at media to see how the portrayals change. I've seen certain Roman and English movies having different portrayals over time. Example: 20 years ago a certain block buster movie came out about some random king, made to make him look mad and evil. The king is portrayed pure evil. 10 years later a series releases where that same king is still mad, but had a hard childhood, was misunderstood. Story portrays that king in a gray light almost. Then recently movies that glorify that same king to be still evil, but had to make hard decisions for the good of his kingdom. Still somewhat sticking to the facts but it feels... different. It's media like that, that always makes me wonder how much will change in a 100 years.
I sincerely hope we continue preserving the true facts of history and don't re-write it via media.
He literally killed himself in pursuit of immortality...
Humanity has a 0% success rate so far
One could say he is immortal, in the afterlife lol
not the first case nor the last. fear of death is universal and has prompted humans to invent afterlife stories like heaven and reincarnation to put their minds at ease.
@@Jacob-Pogicat Indeed. Just boggles my how Qin Chi Huangdi could literally think mercury would help him to live forever, and it killed him indeed
@@dharmdevil It doesn't really put your mind at ease. I believe people would be completely okay with it being the end or just not knowing if they weren't programmed to believe something comes after. Even most people these days operate as if death is the end, people still fear death even when they say they do believe in an afterlife.
That artist rendition at the end of the video gave me goosebumps. The teracotta warriors lining up, with their original coloring intact, they almost look like real soldiers who would start moving anytime.
If only we could go back in time and see it the moment it's finished. Must have been a surreal sight to behold.
Have you heard of the film called "The Myth"? It's a HK film which depicts the mythical Terra Cotta soldiers. In this film, these "soldiers" comes alive! I know the film is a fictional one but is based on this amazing archeological discovery. BTW, Jackie Chan stars on this film. See here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Myth_(film)
I would like to be buried with a gaming laptop and portable WiFi just in case i get bored in the afterlife.
💀
Devon, all you get in wifi, is only one website pornhub on the gay website.
Same
'Dude, somebody hacked Devon's account, he's online eventhough he's dead!'
The Chinese history will never cease to amaze us. That is just beyond Incredible
just imagine yourself being alone in the dark with those statues looking at you. I think they serve the purpose they were made for pretty well.
.. and they start moving
@@bobbiusshadow6985 run for your life's
@@bobbiusshadow6985 LOL
I think about this allot. They have to have some kind of spirits attached to them.
I’ve seen them and yes
One of the few historical sites in the world I would love to see in my lifetime.
I got to see a small exhibit at the Field museum a few years ago. It was an extra $20 but totally worth it! It was quite a feeling to be standing there next to something man made that was so old.
Ive been there in 2018, it was amazing.
Was there in 2019. Not bad, a bit too crowded for my taste though. I wouldn't suggest a translator if you do go, just freelance on your own.
Feel so lucky to have been able to see some of the Terracotta Army and artefacts in person. Such a great exhibition.
wow sounds awesome
Artefacts lol
This is one of the best, most underrated channels on CZcams. A personal favorite, keep up the amazing work Weird History!!
My husband and I were so lucky to be able to tour China in 1996. We had never heard of the Terracotta Warriors, but it was the absolute highlight of our trip. (even better than the Great Wall which we went to China specifically to see).
nobody cares
@@CHEYTXYZ0 how do you know?
@@terilerwick284 because people just don't.
@@terilerwick284 ignore him, he's just an idiot on the internet
Does it sell in China? There are many Chinese cultural relics in the old Chinese lady's home
They were always my favorite to learn about in school. They're just too epic.
During my first year as a teacher, I had a Scholastic News subscription and there was a story featured on this very army. My students were fascinated.
Shoutout to Scholastic and every teacher who inspires their kiddos!
Man, what I would give to be able to go back in time and see that compound in its prime with all the terra-cotta warriors
I'd much rather look at the real deal haha
Just watch the movie The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon 🐉 Emperor
No... Don't try....
@@Klentung8989 Why not?If you have a time machine and go back to that era
Whaaat, so the actual tomb is still down there, untouched? That's so freaking cool!
It is believed to be as large as 10 football fields and as deep as 8 floors way down underneath. The emperor believed in afterlife so he buried his symbolic ”army” alongside with him so that he could keep ruling for another thousand year. And it was all done about two thousand years ago.
It's cool but also disappointing because we won't be able to know what's it like in our lifetime
The weapons being in excellent condition after 2000 years is really amazing 😮
Qin really took the idea "Your enemies will haunt you in the afterlife" seriously.
+1 on pronouncing Qin Shi Huang's name correctly.
only 1?!
@@starkerstuvwxyz fiiiine~ 5 additional points to Gryffindo...oh wait wrong one. 5 additional points for doing the research on how to pronounce it instead of simply butchering it. 😆
This and the ancient Egyptian temples/tombs are the two most epic historical sites that I really need to visit in my lifetime.
Fun fact about the tomb: while we know where it is, it has never been excavated because there are pools of mercury around the tomb and if they cracked into the mound it would not only be toxic for those nearby, it might effect the environment as well.
The soldiers are, luckily, 1.5 km East of the tomb so we can at least observe their magnificence!
I way wanted to be a forensic anthropologist, and I learned that in an archaeology class! Honestly, if you need an elective take an archaeology or anthropology class. Very interesting, and super informative!
好女孩
Can they just use drones or robots...i mean,china makes both of those 😅
The Great Zimbabwe Kingdom would be interesting. There are other ruins of older kingdoms that go back thousands of years in Africa.
Nah bro the kingdom of the Ugandan Knuckles
This is what I loved to see on Netflix in its early blu ray days. I would watch everything about Chinese terracotta warriors (and ancient Egypt). So now that I have big trouble finding stuff like this. Weird History, this weird kid appreciates this more than anything I can find years later about them
Really appreciated this....my husband and I visited this site and got to see the tomb and everything up close....it is truly amazing!
This channel is the BEST. Thank you Weird History
I still remember seeing the Terracotta exhibition in National Civilization Museum in Singapore few years ago when i was living there.The horse carriage was amazing and its huge.I got goosebumps just by looking at it.
Heard couple of stories from the night guards that sometimes they could hear footsteps and horses making noise in the museum while making rounds during the Terracotta exhibition.
I guess the museum itself could be creepy😅
They are guarding the emperor. The souls of the fallen soldier was inside of the terracotta soldiers
😅😅好吓人
I remember going to see some of the terracotta warriors at the British museum in London as a child after seeing a TV show on their discovery and creation. Absolutely amazing!
Unique features on each statue, that is dedication! How impressive!! 🧐✨🛡️💯
BC= boiled cheese
AD=Annual dominos
Hello there
BC means Before Christ
AD means After Death of Christ
@John Michael Pahuyo for real AD means anno domini basically meaning birth of Christ but for jokes annual dominos
“Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese were Egyptian”
Lol
@@Enes-wj5xq Anthropologist by the name of Robert Sepehr has a channel on YT were he covers the many infamous (hidden) pyramids across China.
@@pauliedibbs9028
Agree, but the word ancient Chinese were Egyptians seems funny to me
@@pauliedibbs9028
Its because their rulers as well as all other post-sumerian empires, come from the same bloodlines. The so called stargods you see in every ancient culture around the world from the Mayans to the ancient norwegians and chinese. You see old statues of them mixing with Man/woman everywhere.
A dynasty of evil still rulinh the World just as the Bible said 2000 years ago already.
Those "stargods" in thr Bible are described as Fallen angels aka Demons kicked out of heaven when Man was made.
@@AbuHajarAlBugatti | "Tower of Babel".
Fairly Fascinating Fact: Terra Cotta means "cooked land/dirt" in Italian!
For me, the chrome plating part is the most amazing for me
I wish that I could travel to China to see these beautiful statues and artifacts in person. Would be an amazing trip. Also just wanted to say wow... I had no idea the terracotta army was also painted as well. They must have been a sight to behold in their day.
Does it sell in China? There are many Chinese cultural relics in the old Chinese lady's home
@@user-kq5pj9py9cThere are stores specializing in Terracotta Warriors model artifacts, which are also made of fired clay and range from palm-sized to life-sized. You can buy one as a souvenir when you visit the Terracotta Warriors.
Absolutely amazing! The detail is phenomenal.
Every single soldier is different?! That’s astounding!
Man, this channel really is amazing.
Thank you for the new upload. Another job well done. 👌👍
Absolutely incredible. The craftsmanship and attention to detail all done by hand. So vast and beautiful even without the paint.
I saw the Terracotta exhibit when it was in Houston. I was in awe of it and wish that I could see it again.
I saw it when I was in China in 2004. Aside from the Grand Canyon this was the most awe inspiring piece of history. They also had some of the warriors at the British Museum.
You have no idea how happy I was to see a new episode to watch before bed 😁😁
I was there in 2010, it’s a sight to be hold! Very impressive
The new ones are interesting, thank you for having the updated discovery added.
A+ video!
Incredible video! What an interesting story!
I have visited this site twice and it is something wonderful to see. The history of how it was built and rediscovered is fascinating. The punishment however for producing bad workmanship were appalling. Qi Shi Huangdi was both a clever man and sat the same time extremely cruel. I hope one day the open the mauseleum but I feel that will not happen for a very long time.
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Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video.
Love the new intro with the airplane. Really good stuff. Love this channel
Had a super fun road trip in 2017 and got to stop by the site myself - it's unbelievably amazing how well-kept majority of them are. Completely amazing in person & its nicely covered and surrounded by the modern architectural museum built over and around it in the different sections of the tombs.
did anyone ask?
Wow I learned so much more about these things I've always been a fan of this channel such fascinating subjects
Your pronunciation of the Emperor’s name is impeccable 👏🏼👏🏼
There was a show of some of the artifacts (warrior sculptures, horses, chariots, weapons, etc) at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle about 25 years ago in Seattle, which I was lucky enough to attend. It was amazing! And unforgettable.
I got to visit back in 2013 - it was amazing! The tour also takes you to a factory that replicates production methods from back then, duplicating past statutes, making miniatures to sell, and also making busts of famous people. I remember seeing a very realistic Putin bust next to one of Obama. 😂
The nost amazing part of this is how the complex was found without evidence of plunder.
I guess they slaughtered everyone who knew where the tomb was located.
the part of the tomb thats open to visitors is eerie af
I'm teaching about this right now, perfect timing!
This is definitely the best channel on CZcams!
You know History channel is here right?
w/ full episodes...
@@TheRogueRockhound yes but I like this one better
So amazing how far ahead of their time that they pioneered! Super fascinating! Sad to think what our timeline will be seen by future generations...
I have been lucky enough to have seen the Terracotta Army in Atlanta, GA. when it was touring The USA.
It is absolutely amazing and beautiful to say the least. When you first see them you are in awe of their grandeur, then you begin to look closer and it’s then you actually see the the finest of details that are crafted in them.
It is absolutely true that no two soldiers are the same. Everything on each one and everyone of them are completely different, all the way from a lock of hair out of place to the toes of one putting on his shoe. The armor they are wearing differs due to their rank and even the under clothing they are wearing. The horses and chariots are just indescribable and are as big as you think, beautiful as well.
Should you ever see that the Terracotta Army is on tour in your area, I highly recommend going to see it as you won’t regret it!
Umm how did you see it in Atlanta it’s literally in China I know because I am from Hong Kong and I got a tour in zoom today a tour guide was showing us the army and the school pay for the whole school to watch the tour
@@PanicCookie21 It was when it went on a tour. It was only a small fraction of it but it was still amazing!!
Imagine being an ordinary farmer digging a well then accidentally falling into a massive tomb with thousands of insanely accurate clay soldiers ...
ok but that's not what happened
Got to see the Terracota Army exhibition at the Met in NYC a few yrs ago and it was intense. If you get really close you can still see some of the paint on them. They had other cool objects from the tomb but the figures were the main draw.
Appreciate you pronouncing the names with the right tones!
I been this place today and i felt different energy inside this museum .. it was incredible.
Its so interesting how ancient people have tendencies towards the same design conventions, for things like lathes, horse saddles, reins etc. Isn't it?
Because human minds work the same, regardless of locations, ethnicities, skin colors etc... sorry for my bad english
china leader 2000 years ago: "i will built an entire army to follow me to the underworld and fight all my fallen enemies"
china leader now: "someone say i look like a cartoon character :'( what a meanie"
I no rook rike winnie de prooh
China leader now: (that strange resting face he makes)
I Do not look like a panda.
sir i can assure you xi jinping literally does not give a shit if you compare him to a cartoon bear. why do keyboard warriors think chinese politicians care what they say lmao
@@miri283 why the ban on Winnie the Pooh tho.... Poor Pooh
I really love listening to how your pronounce these complicated and ancient sounding names. It just never gets old
Yes! I love the Terracotta Army!😄✨
Love your videos
Now I understand Jackie Chan's 'The Myth' better. It's really amazing how much we've learned now.
Amazing! I was wondering if you could talk about the Spanish-American War (1898) for the next episode. Thank you, and keep up! I love this channel. 😊
Very interesting video. I would love to see a video on ancient giants and if there is truly archeological evidence for their existence.
Of course, when I went there I was overwhelmed by the size and scope but the pits and the Army but I think the chrome-plated sword is what impressed me the most.
I loved Japanese and Chinese history more then us history
us has no history
Nice transitions dude
Thank you for the 2am upload also when is 1990?
Very fascinating!
I would love it if Qin Shi Huang's tomb were excavated or even its interior explored in my lifetime.
That and Genghis Khan's tomb.
I wonder all the time if genghis was ever found and no one ever reported it
@@Poopoopoopypants Due to cultural reasons, ancient Mongolians did not have a custom of burial, especially before the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, khans did not have tombs
U have a great voice for content like this.
I love your guys videos!
Saw This Exhibit In Seattle....AWESOME
Amazing find
My parents was born in a village just couple miles from this place. I have been there when I was in elementary school, I still remember it was a school travel and the ticket only cost two or three rmb (50cents) for each student. But I was too young to know the history, so I didn’t have much feelings about this amazing work. As i grow up and reading a lot history about that mystery time, I just want to visit it again! Also the actual tomb of qinshihuang is quite near to this place, but it hasn’t been discovered yet, cause there might be a lot of mercury and we don’t have advanced technology to fully protect the artefact while discovering. That tomb is enormous, it’s just like a underground huge palace. But I don’t think I can witnesses it been discovered in my life.
I was able to see an exhibit of these soldiers a few years ago at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and they are truly breathtaking. The chariots in particular are amazing.
The patterns and scales and measurements and requirements are fantastic
I would love to see this in person. Has to be amazing!
Oh my! Very fascinating!
Super excelent escavaton.and good information.
I was there several years ago, and it's an absolutely breathtaking sight to see. If you stand at one end of the main excavation you are looking at the distance of about 3 American football fields to the other end. The overall scale of the site is hard to grasp. I wound up in a LOT of Chinese tourists pictures while we were there- 'big bearded white guy' is not a usual sight, I guess! Would love to go back, especially now with the new excavations.
Chinese Tourists came to see the attraction and they got a rare bonus;big pale bearded Westerner😂
Hats off to you man .. such a detailed one
Awesome detailed sculptures! Might find a statue that looks like me 😁
I love this channel ! 💕 so funny 😂
I really love this channel, but occasionally I question the accuracy of photos. At 5:38 the 2 soldier's look to be playing violin instruments. They were not invented until at least 14th century. I could only find that picture on Pinterest too.😊
Yeah. There's also a kneeling soldier not shown here that has tread on its sandal -like your Nike's... It's all suspect once you 'dig' deeper.
Those photos were taken of decorative statues and should not have been used. Kinda throws the story off and makes you question the saddles on the horses. I'm not saying there wrong but, it doesn't help.
There are always glaring inaccuracies in these 'Weird History' vids.
I had unsubscribed for a while. I just came back for the comments section!
My exact reaction, violin in ancient China 😰
“Violins” as we know it were invented in the 14th century. But ancient violin-like instruments have been found and documented. I know because I play violin and it’s one of my books 😂
ohh so this is what that Disney Wendy Wu movie was about
Yep.
I was surprised to be taken to China in 2019 as it was on my bucket list to see this Amazing Wonder of The World .All I can say it left me speechless .
Very Interesting thank you ☆
China always fascinates me
Thanku sir .....it helped me a lot in my homework!
Imagine chilling with your army in the afterlife and your general face just bust open and he turns to dust😂😂😂😂