Why were the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum built in the mountainous area of ​​Lintong?

First of all, you must know that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the burial objects of Qin Shihuang. Because its capital was in Xianyang at that time, Qin Shihuang chose to place his tomb in Lintong next to Xianyang, so the Terracotta Warriors and Horses will naturally be here.

Speaking of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses came first, and then the city of Xi'an came to be. However, our descendants never knew of their existence until they were dug out in 1972. The terracotta warriors and horses were originally burial objects in ancient times, which are what we now call sculptures. When an emperor dies, he is usually buried alive. This starts with the slave society. After the death of a slave owner, all the slaves who served him must be buried with him. The terracotta warriors and horses are burial objects such as chariots, horses, and soldiers. As for why they were buried with so many things, of course it was to highlight the person's status and dignity. Normally, when an official is buried, it is very grand. , let alone an emperor. Qin Shihuang claimed to be the First Emperor, and he had to be different from others.

Now we have excavated three pits of terracotta warriors and horses, from west to east. There are more than 8,000 terracotta warriors and horses in them, as well as more than 40,000 weapons. Just imagine this lineup. , and how much labor is needed to drive the United States out day and night.

Having said that, when choosing your own mausoleum, of course you want to choose a place with beautiful scenery, and the city of Lintong has a rich history. It has been a treasure land next to Kyoto for many dynasties in the past, surrounded by mountains and rivers. , beautiful scenery. It was also named Lintong because the city faces the river to the east and the Tong River to the west. Moreover, defending the city in this place is also very important. He also hopes that after his death, future generations can continue for hundreds of years, so placing so many soldiers in this place is also to protect his territory.

Now we can understand why Qin Shihuang chose this place to place the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.