Archaeologists Feel Afraid to Open Tomb of China’s First Emperor

The mercury trench is also another reason why archaeologists are reluctant to explore the tomb. It would most likely be very dangerous, based on soil samples around the tomb, which show very high levels of mercury hazard.

Ancient texts say the emperor created an entire kingdom and underground palace, complete with a ceiling that mimicked the night sky, with pearls as stars, and Qin Shi Huang's tomb is also surrounded by rivers of liquid mercury, which ancient Chinese believed could make them achieve immortality.

"This is rather ironic. It might have caused him to die from ingesting mercury. He took all the mercury pills because he wanted to live forever and the substance killed him at the age of 39." he explained.

Mantan Menteri Pertanian China Dijatuhi Hukuman Mati karena Terima Suap Rp628 Miliar

Tang Renjian dijatuhi hukuman mati dengan masa percobaan dua tahun karena menerima suap senilai 268 juta yuan (sekitar Rp628 miliar). 

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30 September 2025