Why are the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses placed facing the east?

1. Culturally speaking, it follows the funeral customs of the late Warring States Period. To the east is the sunrise, which symbolizes hope, beginning and light. Facing the east represents the country's important responsibilities and hopes. The placement of the terracotta warriors and horses must also obey this general Feng Shui pattern.

2. From a political perspective, the Qin State was located in the west of the Central Plains countries at that time. After Qin conquered various vassal states, the tomb of Qin Shihuang chose to be located west to east, with the intention of monitoring the six kingdoms after his death and preventing resistance. The terracotta warriors and horses are placed facing east, which not only shows Qin Shihuang's great achievements in conquering the six kingdoms, but also implies that Qin Shihuang wanted his descendants to rule the world forever and prevent the six kingdoms from recovering.