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Comparison Of The Terracotta Warriors
The armor worn differs within each sector of the army. Not all infantrymen have the same weapon or suit of armor; it also goes for the officers and archers. The most interesting facet of the Terracotta Warriors aside from its incomparable amount is the different facial depictions to each one. The facial differences make each soldier seem human. Each may have the same facial shape in general but with in depth studies, every face is different from

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