A very small part of the Terracotta Army (Terracotta Leger van Xi'an) was exhibited exclusively in Maaseik, Belgium from October 1, 2008 till March 31, 2009. The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the First Emperor of Qin. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by local farmers near Xi'an, Shanxi province, China near the Mausouleum of the First Qin Emperor. The figures vary in height (183–195cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits. This is highly impressive indeed. The exhibition in Maaseik was over-crowded in too narrow a place! The figures and art are stunning and earned a better place to visit. Please note that Original formats are disabled to protect my images from theft. To further protect my images they are watermarked. Watermarks will not appear on prints or gifts/merchandise you buy!