The vault begins with a row of five ramps or inclined approaches in the eastern end that lead down first to three rows of terra cotta warriors in the front, 210 pieces altogether, that stand facing east. This supposedly is the vanguard.

• 坑东有五个斜坡门道。 坑道前部，排列着面向东方的三列横队武士俑，共210个，这是军阵的前锋部队。