From ancient times to present day. From earth created, fed to flames. A cradle for life and an army for death. A shapeless mass and a timeless past. What am I?

Riddle: From ancient times to present day. From earth created, fed to flames. A cradle for life and an army for death. A shapeless mass and a timeless past. What am I?

Riddle: From ancient times to present day. From earth created, fed to flames. A cradle for life and an army for death. A shapeless mass and a timeless past. What am I?

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Terracotta.

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