What I want to share with you today is a mysterious topic about Wu Zetian: where is her tomb hidden, and why does no one dare to dig it? What are the unsolved mysteries of Qianling?
Wu Zetian, the only orthodox female emperor in Chinese history, had extraordinary achievements and influence in politics, culture, economy, military and other aspects. Her life is full of legends and controversies, and the cause and place of her burial is also a mystery. According to historical records, after Wu Zetian died in 705, he was buried with his husband Li Zhi in Qianling. Located at the southern foot of Liangshan Mountain, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, Qianling was the largest, most complex and best-preserved imperial tomb of the Tang Dynasty. However, the mausoleum has never been officially excavated, for what reason?
First, why does no one dare to dig the Qianling Tomb?
On the one hand, the design and construction of the Qianling Tomb is very ingenious and solid, and it is difficult to crack. The location of the Qianling Tomb was proposed by the famous warlocks of the time, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, who transformed Liangshan into the Qianling Tomb according to feng shui theory, so that the mausoleum was integrated with the mountain range. The internal structure is watered with stubborn substances such as stone bars and molten iron, and even sharp weapons cannot shake it. It is said that there are also traps in the tomb to prevent the intrusion of tomb robbers. Even if you use modern explosives, if you can't find the right position, even if you blow up for half a day, it will be futile after all. Therefore, the Qianling Tomb is known as "the most difficult imperial tomb in China to dig".
On the other hand, the mystery and weirdness of Qianling are also daunting. Rumor has it that the mausoleum is filled with mystery that no one coveting its treasures will be able to succeed. From the moment Wu Zetian lay down in the Qianling Tomb, Liangshan never stopped. In history, many people wanted to excavate the Qianling Tomb, including Huang Chao, the leader of the rebel army in the late Tang Dynasty, Zhang Tingyu, a great official of the Qing Dynasty, and Yan Xishan, a warlord during the Republic of China. However, when they searched for the entrance to the Qianling Tomb, they seemed unable to reach that mysterious place, and finally returned to no avail. Some people even said that when they approached Qianling, they would encounter various strange things and disasters, such as thunder and lightning, wind and rain, ghosts crying wolves howling, and so on. These strange phenomena make people shudder, and also add to the mystery and mystery of Qianling. In later history, explorers also tried to enter Qianling many times, but to no avail.
Second, what treasures are buried in the Qianling Mausoleum?
As an imperial mausoleum, the treasures buried in the Qianling Mausoleum are naturally extremely rich. According to legend, there was a golden palace buried in the Qianling Tomb, and there was a crystal coffin inside the palace, which contained Wu Zetian's body and countless treasures. In addition, there is a copper pagoda in the Qianling Tomb, which is 15 meters high and resembles a pagoda. The copper pagoda is said to contain relics and treasures of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi.
However, these treasures and artifacts have not yet been excavated, and the true internal situation is still unknown. Throughout history, many people have tried to find the treasures in the Qianling Tomb, but they have not succeeded. Some believe that the treasures of the Qianling Tomb have been secretly looted, while others believe that these treasures are still buried in the depths of the Qianling Tomb, waiting for those who are destined to find them.
Third, what were the secrets of the construction of the Qianling Tomb?
The construction of the Qianling Tomb took 80 years and consumed a lot of manpower, material and financial resources. Were there any secrets to its construction?
According to archaeologists, a large number of foreign laborers were used in the construction of the Qianling Tomb, including some captured foreigners. Did these foreigners play any role in the construction of the Qianling Tomb? Perhaps they brought some foreign culture and technology to the Qianling Tombs, or perhaps they played some mysterious role in the construction of the Qianling Tombs.
In addition, the designer and builder of the Qianling Tomb is also a mystery. It is said that the designers and builders of this mausoleum were skilled craftsmen and architects, but their names and identities are still unknown to this day. How did they design and build this mausoleum? This is also another secret of Qianling.
In short, Wu Zetian's Qianling Mausoleum is one of the most mysterious mausoleums in Chinese history, hiding many unknown secrets. The Qianling Tomb is one of the most mysterious emperor tombs in Chinese history and has not been developed and excavated to this day. Although there have been many attempts to excavate, they have failed. Many people believe that there are many treasures and secrets hidden in the Qianling Tomb, but how many and what kind of secrets there are, we still need to continue to explore and study.