Xi’an, the warriors’ home, is the ancient capital of China and still the capital of Shaanxi province, which neighbours Sichuan and which was badly shaken in the earthquake just over two weeks ago.

A check found minor damage was caused to four infantrymen, an officer and two horses as the quake rocked the purpose-built museum that covers the burial pits in which they were discovered and where they remain.

The discovery of the damage was made after a survey by staff. According to the Beijing News, two of the soldiers had heads tilted to one side, while the standing board of another and the arm of a fourth were cracked.

The officer was found to be tilting to about five degrees, while the head and jaw of one horse, and the leg of another were also cracked.

Officials raised the death tally from the quake to 68,109, up by a thousand on Tuesday’ figure. They say the total death toll may exceed 80,000.