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Topic】：Mysterious chamber discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
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Date:7/10/2007 11:36:00 AM - Erinn Piller
Chinese archeologists have unearthed a pyramid-shaped chamber buried
just above the tomb of Qin Shihuang, China's first emperor who ruled
more than 2,000 years ago.
The 100-foot high room has four surrounding stair-like walls, each with
nine steps of platforms. These ladder-like steps leading upwards have
lead researchers to believe it was intended as a passageway for the
emperor's spirit.
The Qin's mausoleum is situated near Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
The entire building was buried underground and has not been excavated,
making it difficult for archeologists to get a complete picture of it.
Diagrams are based on data gathered over the past five years using
radar and other remote sensing technologies.
Qin ruled over China from 221-210 B.C.E. and remains a controversial
figure in Chinese history. He is credited with initiating the
construction of the Great Wall and undergoing major reforms aimed at
cementing China's unification.
In 1974, 1,500 life-size
terra cotta warriors
were accidentally unearthed by peasants from a local commune who were
digging a well. Since then, over 8,000 figures have been discovered in
the surrounding pits of Qin's
mausoleum.
It is believed Qin insisted that warriors and horses be buried with him to safeguard him after his death.
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