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Although parts of the necropolis have been discovered, the tomb itself was never opened for fear of what might be inside. The ancient Chinese historian Sima Qian wrote
Although parts of the necropolis have been discovered, the tomb itself was never opened for fear of what might be inside. The ancient Chinese historian Sima Qian wrote about possible traps left by the builders nearly 100 years after the emperor’s death.
Craftsmen were ordered to make crossbows and arrows that could shoot anyone who entered the tomb. The mercury was used to simulate the hundred rivers, the Yangtze and the Yellow River, as well as the great sea, and was tuned to a mechanical flow.”
– Says text quoted by IFL Science.
While some scientists dismiss these explanations as fanciful, a 2020 study revealed that mercury concentrations around the tomb were much higher than expected. “Volatile mercury can escape through cracks in the structure that formed over time, and our research supports ancient historical records of a tomb that is believed to have never been opened or looted.”The article explains.
Historical reports show it was challenging and ambitious Qin Shi Huangdi was obsessed with consuming mercury in a illusory quest for eternal life.. He often drank wine mixed with this dangerous metal and may have died of poisoning at age 49. According to the data that historians know, this happened during a trip to eastern China to find the legendary Island of Immortality. Looks like he took a mercury pill on the road. He died on September 10, 210 BC, in the provincial palace of Xiazhi, two months’ drive from the capital.
The richly decorated tomb of the emperor near modern Xi’an recreated the other world: the ceiling was covered with celestial bodies, and the floor was covered with earth and chirping rivers. The Terracotta Army of 7,000 full-size ceramic soldiers and the tomb complex discovered in 1974 are on the UNESCO World Heritage List and are among the most important archaeological discoveries in history.
Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi / Photo by Aaron Greenwood
Perhaps one day scientists will dare to enter the emperor’s tomb. Example, With the help of modern robotsif it really exists, it will be able to withstand arrows, dangerous mercury fumes and other traps.
Source: 24 Tv
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