In 1974, the Terracotta Army of the First Qin Emperor was unearthed, causing a worldwide sensation and earning it the title of the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Subsequently, archaeologists discovered many more precious artifacts around the mausoleum. However, more than 40 years have passed, and no one dares to excavate the underground palace of the mausoleum. What is the reason for this?
Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng (259-210 B.C.), was a man of great talent and ambition. He ended centuries of war during the Warring States period, unified China, and established the first imperial power in Chinese history. He achieved countless firsts and erected numerous monuments in history, truly deserving the title of “Emperor of the Ages.”
The “Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum” is the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is one of the world’s largest, most uniquely structured, and most richly endowed imperial tombs, a source of pride and a precious treasure of the Chinese nation. Located at the northern foot of Mount Li in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, the complex took 39 years to complete. Spanning an area of 56.25 square kilometers — equivalent to nearly 78 Forbidden Cities — the mausoleum consists of an inner and outer city.
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