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Why were the 8000 warriors built?

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If referring to the ancient Chinese terracotta warriors, they were built to have protect the Emperor in his afterlife since it was thought an entire army was necessary to protect their Emperor with his over ranking position as their ruler.
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Protection for the afterlife.

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