Terracotta Army, Pit 2, Xi'an / 2025

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Terracotta Army – Pit 2, Xi’an 🐎🏹 is where strategy comes to life. Unlike Pit 1’s massive infantry formation, Pit 2 reveals the elite divisions of Emperor Qin’s army — archers, cavalry units, kneeling crossbowmen, and chariot formations all arranged in complex tactical layouts.

Though much of Pit 2 is still under excavation, several fully restored soldiers are displayed in protective glass cases, allowing you to get incredibly close to their facial expressions, hairstyles, and armor. The kneeling archer, one of the most famous figures, is here — perfectly preserved down to the soles of his shoes.

Pit 2 feels quieter and more mysterious, like walking through a war room frozen mid-planning.

Post by ExploreItYourself | Oct 3, 2025