Western Ambush: The Mystery of Major Archaeological Discoveries in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor

Author: Yue Nan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Following the Terracotta Army, bronze chariots, and horses, a stunning new archaeological discovery has emerged from the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang! Stone armor, acrobat figures, and a massive bronze ding vessel have been unearthed, shaking the world. Scholar figures, bronze cranes, and the latest findings of the Qin dynasty's central leadership are revealed, uncovering the mysterious and profound secrets of the mausoleum, which have been hidden for over two thousand years. New discoveries, new revelations, a thrillingly gripping work ofliterature. This book provides a panoramic view of the Great Qin Empire. By chance, eight thousand Terracotta Warriors emerged from the ground at Lishan in western China, this extraordinary spectacle immediately stunned the world and was hailed as one of the "Eight Wonders of the World." After decades of exploration by archaeologists, the mysterious veil of the underground sacrificial items in the Emperor Qin Shi Huang mausoleum has been gradually peeled away. This book authentically recreates the entire process of the discovery, excavation, preservation, and exhibition of this vast underground army. Using the Terracotta Army formation and the precious artifacts unearthed within and around the mausoleum, such as bronze chariots, horses, acrobat figures, stone armor, scholar figures, and bronze cranes, it provides a panoramic view of the Great Qin Empire. Additionally, it offers a detailed account of the thefts and investigations, as well as the personal conflicts and disputes that arose after the treasures were unearthed. This is the most captivating and moving work ofliterature since the discovery of the Terracotta Army.