Terracotta Army and Feng Shui: how should we interpret a landscape for the afterlife?

The 1974 discovery of the Terracotta Army revealed a vast funerary world built for Qin Shi Huang. This discussion accompanies our article on its history, afterlife beliefs and a careful Feng Shui interpretation.

What does the relationship between mountain, enclosure and protective figures suggest to you? Where should we draw the line between archaeological evidence and contemporary symbolism? Can a space honour memory without trying to control the future?

Please distinguish documented facts from personal beliefs, cite sources when possible, and respect different cultural traditions.