Some have written historical records, while others are so absurd that they cannot be explained. However, according to the researchers, it consists of nine layers of accumulated soil, which is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt!

9 The Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang Mystery

In recent years, many mysteries about the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang have been constantly emerging. Some have written historical records, while others are so absurd that they cannot be explained. Considering that this ancient tomb has never been excavated, most legends are still regarded as an unsolved mystery. Here are nine of the most common mysteries.

1: Why are there 9 layers of soil covered with cemetery?

From a high point, the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang looks like a four-edged pyramid, so some people think it is a earth-made pyramid. However, according to the researchers, it consists of nine layers of accumulated soil, which is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt ! More importantly, the underground part is a huge inverted pyramid of the same size as the above-ground part. It is said that demons and monsters appear on every floor underground. Some people also speculate that Qin Shihuang built these underground layers to allow his soul to wander freely. But why he built it on 9 floors on the ground is still a mystery.

2: Is Qin Shihuang’s body really buried here?

Qin Shihuang (259 BC-210 BC) inspected the area of ​​Sha Dune Palace, which is the location of Xingtai City, Hebei Province. It was summer at that time, and Qin Shihuang's body rotted very quickly. At that time, it took more than 50 days for his servant to carry the body back to the provincial capital of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. However, in the hot summer days, the sultry coffin can only accelerate its decay. Therefore, some people speculated that Qin Shihuang's servants didn't know how to preserve the body and had to bury it on the spot. What they brought back to the tomb was only the emperor's clothes and personal belongings. However, since the mausoleum has not been excavated, it remains a mystery.

3: Does the magical underground "treasury" really exist?

Through MRI imaging , archaeologists determined that Qin Shihuang’s underground palace contains a large number of copper coins and silver coins. Therefore, many people speculate that this place is a vault or vault built by Qin craftsmen. In fact, there is a similar description in the "Records of the Grand Historian" of ancient Chinese books Western Han Sima Qian (202BC-9AD). The book records that the underground palace is decorated with various jewels, and its brilliance can only be compared with the sun and the moon. Large pieces of gold and jade pile up to simulate rolling hills and mountains. If the records are true, then the underground palace is the real "treasury".

4: Why are there Persian in ?

As the most famous part of the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses brought researchers not only the lifelike Terracotta Warriors and Horses and bronze , but also human bone . The researchers collected DNA data from these bones and compared it with data from modern humans. Surprisingly, a bone turned out to be Persian, which means that overseas workers also participated in the construction of Terracotta Warriors more than 2,200 years ago. This finding can be considered strong evidence of the interaction between ancient China and other regions. But why are people from other areas in other places hired? More research is needed.

5: Will the Terracotta Warriors degenerate in the future?

Some people are worried that the future of the Terracotta Warriors will deteriorate. Considering the oxidation and other pollutants in the air, the facial details of the Terracotta Warriors may fade away, and their arms and legs may fall off. If that is true, the Terracotta Warriors will have no aesthetic value. Fortunately, Chinese and foreign archaeologists have come up with some protection measures, and erosion can certainly be prevented to a certain extent. However, it is still unknown whether the Terracotta Warriors will degenerate in the future. This is also one of the reasons why the Terracotta Warriors have not been fully excavated so far.

6: There is a golden goose in the underground palace.

According to records, King Xi Chu Xiang Yu (206 BC-202 BC) sent 300,000 people to excavate the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang. While digging, a golden goose suddenly flew out of the underground palace and flew to the south. Hundreds of years later, during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), a prefect named Zhang Shan received a golden goose, and he was surprised to find that the goose was once in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang.In other words, if the record is true, the wild goose flew in the underground palace for thousands of days before flying to the remote southern region. Obviously, it is nothing more than an interesting legend to inspire people's interest in the tombs.

7: Is there a lot of mercury in the tomb?

Questions about the mercury in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang have constantly aroused people's curiosity. In fact, researchers have determined that the mausoleum's mercury content is indeed higher than normal. There are also records that there are rivers and lakes made of mercury in the underground palace. However, considering the depth of the mausoleum is 30 meters, the total volume of mercury is estimated to be hundreds of tons, which was not readily available at the time. Some people also questioned how the large amount of toxic mercury inside was filled with? These contradictions make the existence of a large amount of mercury a big question mark.

8: The underground dam remains valid after more than 2,200 years.

In order to protect the underground palace from water erosion, Qin people built a dam. Its lower thickness is 17 meters, made of compacted soil and upper thickness is 84 meters, made of loess. This design prevents groundwater from rising. Researchers used modern technology to find that there is still no sign of water in the underground palace, while there is groundwater in the area outside the dam. This proves that this wonderful drainage design still works today.

9: Does this tomb have three mechanisms for anti-theft prevention?

It is said that there are three mechanisms for the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang to prevent thieves. The first line in the legend is sand. The entire edge of the mausoleum was filled with a lot of sand. Therefore, the thieves were unable to dig a hole and enter the inner tomb. The second line consists of a dark crossbow, which is indeed recorded in historical records. Once the thief triggers certain devices in the tomb, crossbows hidden in the gates and passages will shoot out from all directions. There is also an auxiliary design - a trap. Once the invaders fall into the trap, they will never be able to get out. The third line of defense is the Mercury mentioned above. According to legend, it flows around the tomb, emitting toxic steam. Anyone who inhales this steam will die. However, like some of the mysteries above, they have not been proven to be true.