Xi'an Tarracottta Army

17. Kneeling Archer Back View

Archers were important attack force in Qin's army who were supposed to start attack with a rain of arrows. Kneeling archers were unearthed in Pit 2, totaling about 160, in the middle of the archer formation. These warriors wear campaign gown and light armor to protect their torsos and shoulders to ensure swift movement with some protection. The squatting archers and the standing archers took turn to shoot while kneeling archers are mainly the defending force.