One of the most prevalent projects Qin undertook during his life was his magnificent tomb. Qin’s tomb serves not only as a resting place for him, but also as a window into life in ancient China. The tomb “has given researchers insights into the historical, political, philosophical, and artistic life of people in what is now known as China” (“Mandate from Heaven”). The tomb provides historians today with information about the ancient people of China, creating a small window into how they lived, in various ways. The terracotta army is, arguably, one of the reasons Qin’s tomb is so famous. Each of the warriors has a unique face, and there are more than 6,000 of them (Pruitt). The craftsmanship of the tomb shows how sophisticated the Chinese were
