Terracotta army built by diverse workforce, research suggests

Archaeologists in China have discovered evidence suggesting the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huangdi was likely built by a diverse group of people, including men, women, and children.

For a long time, researchers believed adult men constructed the army. However, analysis of fingerprints found on the terracotta warriors indicates a broader range of ages and genders contributed to the work. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the labor force used to create the massive collection of life-sized sculptures.