Commissioned by the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang, as soon as he ascended the throne at the age of 13, the Terra Cotta Warriors in China were made for his Mausoleum. The Terra Cotta Warriors in China took 11 years to make and were finished in approximately 235 BC. The museum that houses these relics is divided into three sections according to the sequence in excavations and discovery: Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3. A total of 7,000 life-size warriors, weapons and horses have been unearthed and also restored to their former structure. The warriors are uniformed in accordance with their status in the army. Aside, of displaying the artistry and craftsmanship of its makers, these statues also throw light into the social customs and especially war customs of the era. The Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses" was later recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage.