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 and bronze chariots, a stunning 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 authority have revealed the mysterious and profound secrets of the mausoleum, which have been hidden for over two thousand years. New discoveries, new revelations—a thrilling and gripping work of literature. This book provides a panoramic view of the grandeur of the Great Qin Empire. By chance, eight thousand Terracotta Warriors emerged from the ground at Lishan in western China, this extraordinary spectacle immediately shocked the world and was hailed as one of the "Eight Wonders of the World." Through decades of exploration by archaeologists, the mysterious veil of the underground sacrificial artifacts in the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum has been gradually peeled away. This book realistically recreates the entire process of the discovery, excavation, preservation, and exhibition of this vast underground army. Using the Terracotta Warrior formation and the precious artifacts unearthed within and around the mausoleum, such as bronze chariots, acrobat figures, stone armor, scholar figures, and bronze cranes, it provides a panoramic view of the grandeur of the Great Qin Empire. At the same time, it provides a relatively detailed description of the theft and investigation, personal entanglements, and conflicts of interest that occurred after the treasures were unearthed. This is the most exciting and moving work of literature since the discovery of the Terracotta Army.