New discovery about Qin Shihuang's grave

Chinese archaeologists have just restarted the excavation of terracotta warriors after a 24-year hiatus. This is the third area to be dug up since the tomb of Tan Thuy Hoang was found in 1974.

Experts hope to discover more elaborately carved warriors to supplement the 'collection' of 1,000 soldiers found. In particular, archaeologists wished to find more high-ranking officers because most of the statues were discovered as archers, chariots and infantrymen, helping to protect the Qin king so the other side.

Archaeologists carefully separate each layer of dust on the statue.

The new excavation area will focus on an area of ​​about 660 square meters around the main grave. The special maintenance process will be applied to protect the small details of each statue in front of the 'attack' of the air.

Cao Wei, director of the museum, said excavations were difficult but preserving those 'treasures' was much more challenging. An archaeologist revealed that the Museum has been cooperating with the cultural heritage department of a German university for many years to find an appropriate technology that helps preserve the colors of these terracotta statues.

Warriors gradually showed up under deep soil.

In total, there are about 8,000 warriors of real size in the three dug holes, including archers, infantrymen, riders, commanders and acrobats, plus 130 chariots, 520 horses and 150 cavalry. Each statue has a height of about 1.8 m and weighs about 181 kg.

A special feature is that these warriors are meticulously carved and do not have the same two statues. Many people believe that talented craftsmen have made them from real life models.

According to calculations by archaeologists, there are a total of about 8,000 warriors.

The tomb area suddenly disappeared five years after Qin Shihuang died after an attack by the enemy. A fire destroyed most of the building. Since excavation, the statue faces many risks from mold, moisture, dirt, coal smoke from the local industry.

Qin Shihuang's grave site attracts many visitors.

The ancient burial area and the museum display annually attract hundreds of thousands of tourists. The products that follow the size of stone statues are sold in many souvenir shops nationwide. The exhibition of 20 statue of Qin Shi Huang warriors and dozens of weapons from the grave were "sold out" when they arrived in London, California, Houston and Washington last year.

Qin Shi Huang died in 210 BC at the age of 50. He founded the first feudal feudal empire in China by conquering the lands, expanding the land. As a "terror" in Chinese history, Qin Shi Huang has built a system of roads and canals along the Van Ly school into early childhood. Besides, he unified the measurement system, formed the only writing language, the monetary system and the law.