The tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang - gigantic structure that corresponds to the title of the First Emperor, filled with jewelry, luxury and fully inlaid bronze.

China was united in 221 BC Ying Zheng, who proclaimed himself Shi Huang Di meaning "First Emperor". Despite the fact that as emperor he ruled the entire twelve years, his legacy is preserved in the Chinese state more than two millennia.

Construction of the mausoleum where the emperor was buried, began at the beginning of his reign, near the capital. According to the description of the Chinese historian Sima Qian tomb of Shi Huang Di, ceilings were depicted constellations on the floor is drawn markings in accordance with the outline of the empire, with all the details.

For uninvited guests customized mechanical crossbows. Candles made of walrus fat which is known to burn a long period of time. All workers involved in construction, was buried, that no one knows about the secrets of the tomb.

In 1974, it became known that the burial is much grander than the first Chinese historian described. Terracotta army was created to escort and protect the emperor in the afterlife. Leading to the tomb passages guarded by many soldiers in full size. Horse with chariots drawn by horses, covers their flanks. Perhaps searching will increase further archaeological army of terracotta warriors four times.

The tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang - the most grandiose mausoleum complex in the world. The area of ​​the underground city of about 50 square meters. km, depth up to 120 meters. In the center is the mausoleum of the emperor, and around more than 500 mausoleums court. Construction of the tomb lasted more than 40 years, working on a daily basis about 700 thousand workers.

Since the beginning of his reign, Ying Zheng was obsessed with the idea of ​​eternal life. His tomb is nothing but a continuation of his reign and after his death. After the construction, were buried alive, and all the servants of the emperor approached - only to continue to serve him in the afterlife.

The reason that the tomb of the Emperor, in spite of the impatience of scientists, not yet fully excavated - too high historical and cultural value of the building. Research carried out with great care.