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Qin Shi Huang, known today as the First Emperor died in 210 BCE and remained buried under the sand surrounded by Mercury for 2000 years. His biggest ambition was to conquer all six warring states of ancient China. He put an end to feudalism and reunited the country under the Qin Dynasty. In 1974 some farmers were digging a well near the old Chinese capital of Xianyang when they discovered a strange figure – a terracotta soldier. The excavation project that lasted for more than 4 decades revealed several thousand soldiers protecting the mausoleum of The Emperor. According to researchers, there might be around 8000 soldiers, so far 2000 have been excavated. Using high techniques such as remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar, and core sampling the scientists have given shocking research. The Emperor’s tomb is much larger than it is believed – almost 38 square miles. However, what lies inside is a mystery and will remain so. The only guess so far is what Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian has written in his history records. According to Sima Qian, the mausoleum contains palaces and towers along with treasures. These doors are mysterious and scary at the same time, do you know any such door which arouses mystery? I do, it is the most mysterious of all and is the door to my storeroom!
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Qin Shi Huang, known today as the First Emperor died in 210 BCE and remained buried under the sand surrounded by Mercury for 2000 years. His biggest ambition was to conquer all six warring states of ancient China. He put an end to feudalism and reunited the country under the Qin Dynasty. In 1974 some farmers were digging a well near the old Chinese capital of Xianyang when they discovered a strange figure – a terracotta soldier. The excavation project that lasted for more than 4 decades revealed several thousand soldiers protecting the mausoleum of The Emperor. According to researchers, there might be around 8000 soldiers, so far 2000 have been excavated. Using high techniques such as remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar, and core sampling the scientists have given shocking research. The Emperor’s tomb is much larger than it is believed – almost 38 square miles. However, what lies inside is a mystery and will remain so. The only guess so far is what Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian has written in his history records. According to Sima Qian, the mausoleum contains palaces and towers along with treasures. These doors are mysterious and scary at the same time, do you know any such door which arouses mystery? I do, it is the most mysterious of all and is the door to my storeroom!