The inner burial chamber of China's first emperor remains sealed
In short: Despite being discovered over 50 years ago, the final resting place of Qin Shi Huang remains one of archaeology's greatest secrets. This video explores the scale of the tomb and the silent army guarding it.
Located beneath a man-made mountain in Shaanxi, China, the tomb of Qin Shi Huang is described as more massive than the pyramids of Egypt. It houses an army of approximately 8,000 life-sized Terracotta Warriors, created to serve the first emperor of China.
While the site was discovered by a local farmer more than five decades ago, the inner burial chamber has never been opened. The video provides a look into the history and scale of this archaeological site, exploring why this massive complex remains a mystery to this day.
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