The Qin Dynasty, a country that has gone through ups and downs and achieved the great unification of feudal society, Qin Shi Huang, as the great ruler of this era, his achievements need not be repeated. While exploring the history of the Qin Dynasty, people can't help but be attracted by the cultural relics it left behind, one of the striking mysteries is the unearthed "green face figurine". This terracotta warrior has a unique green face, and science has not yet been able to explain its cause.
Qin Shi Huang's unification policy and grand project paved a new path for the history of the mainland. He unified the six kingdoms and established the Qin Dynasty, the first centralized state in Chinese history, ushering in a new era of feudal society. This centralized system continued into the Ming and Qing dynasties and became the political basis of Chinese feudal society. Qin Shi Huang's reforms not only covered writing, weights and measures, currency, laws, etc., but also included large-scale projects such as the construction of the Great Wall and mausoleums, and strengthened the country's defense forces.
As a funeral object, the Terracotta Army witnessed the great achievements of the Qin Dynasty. Since its unearthing in 1974, the Terracotta Army has become a world-famous cultural relic that attracts tourists from all over the world and promotes the spread of Chinese culture around the world. The existence of the Terracotta Army fills the gaps in history and military science, shows the military strength and strategic thinking of the Qin Dynasty, and provides valuable materials for the study of ancient war history.
However, the "Green Face Warriors" in the Terracotta Army have caused countless speculations. In 1999, experts found this distinctive terracotta warrior in Pit No. 2, with a green face and neck and pale green ears. Experts speculate that the difference in facial color may have been caused by a mistake by the craftsman, or that he represented a particular member of the ethnic minority, or that he was a manifestation of the beliefs of the Qiu people. However, despite many speculations, it has not been possible to explain it with certainty.
One speculation is that the craftsmen who made the terracotta warriors may have made mistakes in color mixing, resulting in the appearance of the green-faced figurines. However, it is not just the difference in face color that the green face is, but the green color of the entire face, which cannot be attributed solely to the mistakes of the craftsman.
Another explanation suggests that the Green-Faced Warrior may have been a psychological tactic, similar to the historical practice of warriors smearing colors to scare enemies. However, this explanation has problems with the scarcity of the number.
There is also speculation linking the Green-Faced Figurine to ethnic minorities, pointing out that it may represent members of ethnic minorities in the Qin army. However, this explanation is weakly based on why only one green-faced figurine exists.
A more interesting explanation concerns the belief in the Bu people, which suggests that the Green Face Figurines may represent the Shu people and exist for religious ceremonies. The Tai people played an important role in ancient religious ceremonies, using painted faces and costumes to perform rituals and ward off evil spirits. This interpretation is more plausible in historical and cultural context.
Although there is no conclusive explanation for the mystery of the "Green Face Warriors", this unique existence enriches the mystery of the terracotta warriors and stimulates a deeper desire for exploration. As a precious heritage of ancient Chinese art and history, the Terracotta Army not only represents the military strength and ambition of the Qin Shi Huang era, but also an outstanding representative of Chinese culture and art, continuously attracting people to pilgrimage and feel the charm of history.
