Why was Qin Shi Huang’s tomb built?

Terracotta soldiers stood about a mile from Qin Shi Huang’s tomb to protect him in the afterlife. Flickr: Jean-Marie Hullot. Soon after the discovery, archaeologists began excavations. Presumably, the purpose of the Terracotta Army was to protect the emperor from his enemies in the afterlife.Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, why did Qin Shi Huangdi build his tomb? The Reason Behind the Terracotta Army Qin Shi Huangdi was buried with the terracotta army and court because he wanted to have the same military power and imperial status in the afterlife as he had enjoyed during his earthly lifetime. According to surviving records, Qin Shi Huangdi was a cruel and ruthless ruler.Similarly, has the tomb of Qin Shi Huang been opened? Originally Answered: Why wont the Chinese government open the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor? Think of the responsibility of opening this tomb! There must be countless treasures within, but there are also countless problems involved in opening a tomb that has been still for over two thousand years. Besides, what is inside Qin Shi Huang’s tomb? The necropolis complex of Qin Shi Huang is a microcosm of the Emperor’s empire and palace, with the tomb mound at the center. There are two walls, the inner and outer walls, surrounding the tomb mound, and a number of pits containing figures and artifacts were found inside and outside the walls.Why did Qin Shi Huang build the Terracotta Warriors?The Terracotta Army was built by the subjects of Qin Shi Huang, First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty and China’s 2,133-year imperial era. The role of the Terracotta Army was to “guard” the entire mausoleum and Qin Shi Huang believed that the army could protect him in the afterlife.