Shi Huangdi's Tombs

In March of 1974, while drilling a well, a work brigade of farmers discovered a subterranean chamber nearby the royal tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first Emperor of China (Encyclopedia Britannica). The superstitious old women of the village believed that the digging would disturb the Earth God. Therefore, due to these spiritual beliefs, they did not report the discovery right away. Eventually, archeologists came to Xi’an in droves to study and extend the digs. This led to the uncovering of three vast pits to the east of the burial tomb. In these pits, chariots, weapons and over 7,000 terracotta soldiers and horses were unearthed (Roberts p. 25). After extensive research, historians and archeologists concluded these terracotta soldiers

When Emperor Qin took the throne, he ordered the general Mengtian to reorganise/extend the separate walls of the former states, reaching an extent to all 7 ‘warring states’. This was to provide a more stable form of protection for habitants in his empire. 300 000 captured soldiers and conscripts lived, worked and died in the remote areas of the empire. Slaves were also commissioned to take part in the construction of the wall. Little of the wall built by Qin remains today, as it has been rebuilt, maintained, and enhanced; the majority of the wall seen today was built by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). This structure is now a form of transporting to other states/a tourist attraction, and is labelled one of the ‘7 Wonders of the Medieval World’.

Shi Huangdi is known for creating effective road systems throughout China and was estimated to create almost 6,000 kilometres of road. Having a good road system was important because it allowed troops and traders to travel faster to their destination. Along the roads, Shi Huangdi created major sized canals connecting the Yangtze and Yellow river which are two of the biggest rivers in China. This canal is known as the Grand Canal. He also allowed protection for his citizens by creating The Great Wall of China. Shi Huangdi’s construction projects still exist until today which shows how well they were built and how effective the particular materials he used

Qin Shi Haung Di was the first emperor of the Qin Empire in China during the 3rd century BCE. Born in 261 BCE, Haung inherited the throne from his father at the early age of 13 and showcased his ambitious spirit by unifying China and creating his empire (Swart 1984). While he is known mostly for building the Great Wall of China, he also left quite a legacy when it comes to his elaborate burial grounds. In 246 BCE, thirty-six years before his death in 210 BCE, Emperor Qin started planning the construction of his extravagant final resting place (Swart 1984). The Emperor’s mausoleum was essentially a small, underground city showcasing Qin’s power and influence using different artistic mediums.

A peasant found a life size army of soldiers in 1974. The person found this when he was digging a well by the city of Xian in Shaanxi province China. The soldiers that were found were Terracotta soldiers. Emperor Qin Shi Huang who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty was created with a series of public work project that included The Great Wall. It was more than 8,000 Terracotta soldiers found.

This immensely massive army served two important roles given by Qin Shi Huangdi: to protect his tomb after death and to follow him into the afterlife. The mighty army consisted of approximately 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 520 horses, but what was even more astonishing was that each soldier was individually unique. Everything was made from a clay-based unglazed ceramic (Check someone’s notes for that). It was discovered in 1974 by two farmers attempting to build a well when they accidently stumbled into the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, accompanied by the great Terracotta Army. Ever since the discovery, it has gained the attention of millions of people, from China’s citizens to tourist to scholars, and provided us with more information about

Shi Huangdi unified China because,he wanted the people of China to unite as a whole instead of the people becoming separate from others.His reign was based off of force.Shi Huangdi used legalism to force the people to cooperate with the law. He believed that this style of government is a leader greatest virtue.Also,he used strict punishments for the crimes that the people committed.Furthermore,Shi

The great Ancient Egypt civilization is filled with magnificent architecture that made its culture rich. The Stepped Pyramid by Imhotep, Mortuary precinct of Djoser 2630-2611 BC, and the Great Pyramids of Gizeh 2490-2228 BC, are an important part of the Ancient Egypt culture. Also the Ka and Maet played a vital role in making these monuments. Ancient Egyptians really cared about their Pharaohs and Gods and did anything to keep them satisfied, even if it meant to carry a 2.5 ton block up 450 feet. The Pyramids of Gizeh and the Stepped Pyramid have some similarities, many differences, and have a major influence in keeping the Ka of the pharaoh happy .

In March of 1974 located approximately 20 miles east of the Chinese city of Xi’an, local farmers were digging a well in a field. They stumbled upon a large pit which led to the discovery of over 6,000 life-size terra cotta statues. After researching they learned that the site they had discovered was the burial place of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and excavations began almost immediately.

The tomb is most famous for its large rows of soldiers, but there were plenty of other statues to accompany Emperor Qin in the afterlife. There were 150 life-size cavalry horses and 130 chariots with 520 horses buried with the army. In other areas of the tomb, figures of government officials and entertainers have been found.

Some what after the Emperors death, the ceiling of the tomb was seen as being a model of the heavens. Treasures were buried deep within the mausoleum, these were protected by devices which would trigger arrows at intruders who would enter. the workmen who worked on the tomb were buried alive to ensure that the secrets of the entranceway died with them.

Farmers digging a well in a field approximately 20 miles east of Xi’an stumbled upon a pit containing 6,000 life-size terra cotta statues in March 1974. The site was soon identified as the burial place of Emperor Qin, and excavations began almost immediately. Historians now believe that some 700,000 workers worked for nearly three decades on the mausoleum. So far, archaeologists have uncovered a 20-square-mile compound, including some 8,000 terra cotta soldiers, along with numerous horses and chariots, a pyramid mound marking the emperor’s tomb, remains of a palace, offices, store houses and stables. In addition to the large pit containing the 6,000 soldiers, a second pit was found with cavalry and infantry units and a third containing high-ranking officers and chariots. A fourth pit remained empty, suggesting that the burial pit was left unfinished at the time the emperor died.

The Pyramid of Giza is one of the largest pyramids building ever built and the oldest monument of the Seven wonders of the ancient world. The tomb was built with 2.3 million stone blocks for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. The pyramid was originally 471 feet high but now is 455 feet and the base of the structure is 756 feet. When the pyramid was first built it was covered in a beautiful smooth white limestone, but over time the limestone casing was stripped from the pyramid taking away from the height of the great structure. The cleanly polished limestone would cause the pyramid to glow and sparkle when the sun shined on it. Researchers also believe that the limestone encasing the great pyramid had gold plate capstones.

One of the mysteries related to the tomb is the fact that "instead of burying his armies, concubines, administrators and servants with him, the Qin emperor came up with an alternative: clay reproductions," (Moskowitz, 2012). The Emperor was the "first" in China, which is meaningful from a historical perspective and probably underwrote his decision to create a tomb as extensive and elaborate as Qin Shi Huang's. "Through a combination of military strength, strategy and natural disasters, Qin Shi Huang conquered them all, proclaiming himself not just

This research is on the Ancient Egyptian Culture. Ancient Egypt was located in Northeastern Africa along the Nile River. Egypt was divided into Upper and Lower Egypt from 5000 to 2950 BC; the unification of Egypt was around 3000 BC. Ancient Egypt was around until about 50 BC. The Egyptians are known for many accomplishments; they include: their complex irrigation system, hieroglyphics, and the practice of medicine, the calendar, their art, and the construction of the pyramids. The pyramids were built as monuments to honor the dead. There are many mysteries concerning the construction of the pyramids. This research will be directed towards the Great Pyramids at Giza. The pyramids are a very interesting subject matter because they are gigantic structures that were constructed by only the minds of early architects and the hands of many workers. This research will cover the ideas of how these Great Pyramids were constructed.