Chariots are made from bronze, over 1000kg each. Warriors are made from the local special clay, hollow inside, about 300kg each.
We had a private tour guide hired by the factory we work with, it was a nice touch as she spoke really good English and knew the place inside out.
They discovered this place in 1974 while the local farmers were digging for water. There are thousands still uncovered until they figure out how to protect the colours as they fade within few weeks if let in the normal air. Some amazing stories about Qin, China's first emperor. He unified China's 7 kingdoms under his reign, built this place and also the Great Wall, such a busy man