The mausoleum itself lies under a 76 metre tall pyramid that is a tomb mound. The coffin and the artefacts within the tomb are the main attractions and even after so many years, the tomb is intact as it hasn’t been excavated yet. The archaeologists are focusing on the sites surrounding the tomb and these locations will take some time before they can move on to the main site.
Emperor Qin ordered the work on the mausoleum soon after he took over the throne in 246 BC and he was just 13 at that time. In 1987, the mausoleum and the Terracotta Warriors were listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you are a history buff who wants to delve deeper into the mysteries of this mausoleum, renting a Xi an serviced apartment will be a good idea, especially the ones closer to the site, like Citadines Central Xian.
According to research through science, the archaeologists found that an impressive amount of metal can be found in the underground palace, meaning it had a very good drainage system. In the year 2000, an underground dam was also found in the mausoleum, proving their theory right.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
