Why Archaeologists Are Terrified To Open The Tomb Of China's First Emperor

For the better part of the last two millennia, a powerful central government under the command of a powerful centralized ruler has reigned over China. From the Qin dynasty to the modern-day Communist Party, a select few have wielded immense power over the vast expanses of the Chinese state and the massive population living in the area. Historians agree that Qin Shi Huang served as China's first emperor, ruling ancient China from the years 247 BC to 221 BC.

In 1974, archaeologists made one of the most incredible discoveries in the history of archeology, uncovering the tomb of Qin Shi Huang and a vast terracotta army, consisting of 8,000 uniquely crafted terracotta soldiers, over a hundred terracotta chariots, and several hundred horses. Researchers have closely examined these terracotta so