An important discovery of the Qin Terracotta Warriors pit
The Mausoleum Museum of Qin Shi Huang recently announced the results of the third excavation of the No. 1 pit of the Qin Terracotta Warriors, which has attracted widespread attention and research. Through this excavation, a total of more than 220 pieces of terracotta figurines, 16 pottery horses, 4 chariots, 2 drums, 1 drumstick, 1 lacquer shield, 3 cages, many weapons, crossbows and arrows and other nearly 1,000 cultural relics were cleared, including some precious painted pottery figurines and the first shield.
The results of this excavation are of great significance for the study of the arrangement of the Qin Dynasty's military formations and the production process of terracotta figurines. In addition, the most striking thing is the discovery of traces of the excavation of the No. 1 pit road. This discovery aroused great interest in the academic community, and people speculated about who dug up the tunnel, and what did the people who dug it do?
In previous excavations, we have learned that the No. 1 pit of the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses is one of the burial pits of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. However, the sheer size of the mausoleum and the structure of the mausoleum itself can still only be speculated and understood through the accounts of historical documents. The discovery of the excavation of the tunnel provides us with an important direction to explore the truth of history.
The importance of the No. 1 pit of the Qin Terracotta Warriors and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang was the founder of the first unified centralized empire in Chinese history, and his mausoleum represents the pinnacle of ancient Chinese imperial tomb architecture. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang has been praised as the "Eighth Wonder" by scholars at home and abroad and is known as one of the greatest ancient buildings in the world.
According to historical records and archaeological excavations, the scale of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang has reached an astonishing level. According to the layout of Xianyang, the capital of the Qin State, the mausoleum is divided into four levels: the underground palace, the inner city, the outer city and the outer city. As a burial pit, the No. 1 pit of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located between the cemetery and the mausoleum, about 1.5 kilometers away from the cemetery, and is the most famous and well-preserved part of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.
Previous excavations have confirmed that a large number of terracotta warriors and horses were buried in the mausoleum, and through the excavation and research of these terracotta warriors, we can understand the organizational structure, military system and war technology of the Qin Dynasty's army. And the discovery that the tunnel was dug up this time provides us with clues to find more historical truths.
Analysis of the possibility of digging tunnels
According to the speculation of archaeological experts, the person who dug the tunnel may have been Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was one of the Seven Heroes of the late Qin Dynasty, and he played an important role in the war to destroy the Qin Dynasty. According to records, Xiang Yu led his army into Xianyang, burned down the Qin palace, dug up the emperor's mausoleum, and took possession of its property privately.
There is indeed a record of Xiang Yu's theft and excavation of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang in history, although the specific situation is unknown, it can be speculated that the damage caused by Xiang Yu to the mausoleum is quite serious. At the same time, Xiang Yu's army was mixed with a large number of people who repaired the mausoleum, and they should be very familiar with the location and structure of the mausoleum. Therefore, Xiang Yu is the most likely candidate to dig up the Yongdao.
However, it should be pointed out that this is only a speculation and needs more archaeological evidence and artifacts to corroborate. The results of the current excavations are not enough to prove the exact identity of the tunnel. With the deepening of the archaeological work of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, it is believed that more discoveries and evidence will surface.
In conclusion, the results of the third excavation of the No. 1 pit of the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are of great significance for us to understand the history of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and the Qin Dynasty. The discovery of the excavation of the Yongdao has aroused widespread interest and discussion in the academic community, and it is speculated that Xiang Yu is the most likely to excavate the Yongdao. However, more archaeological evidence and artifacts are needed to confirm this hypothesis. With the deepening of research, it is believed that the mystery of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang will be gradually solved, and we will have a more comprehensive understanding of ancient Chinese history and culture.