The domestication of horses behavior changed quite a lot because before they were domesticated they were WILD horses. So they probably were aggressive animals. Considering how big horses are they definitely would have kicked you if you approached them. Since horses have been domesticated they act less hostile. They have also became smarter, they have a really strong fight or flight system.
(I don't know if this helped, but it took me awhile to find this information)
Nothing. Their duty is to guard the tomb and there should be no reason at all to when they stop. When changing guards maybe but someone is still there watching.
Solar absorbers are better for the enviroment, therefore they're better in the long run. We will eventually run out of oil and coal, as they are fossil fuels. But the sun won't stop shining for millions of years.