Excavations at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang revealed approximately 8,000 life-sized terra cotta soldiers, horses, and chariots.
Notes on verification
Consistently corroborated by multiple independent, reputable sources (tourism, educational, and documentary) citing approximately 8,000 figures including soldiers, horses, and chariots.
Sources
- 7 Historical Treasures Discovered by Accident | HISTORY (history.com)
- https://www.chinahighlights.com/xian/terracotta-army/ (chinahighlights.com)
- https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-emperors-ghost-army (pbs.org)
- https://www.thechinajourney.com/terracotta-army/ (thechinajourney.com)