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Elixir of death? Research traces origins of mercury in the mausoleum of China’s first emperor

During his lifetime, Qin Shi Huang became obsessed with achieving immortality and sought the elusive elixir of life.

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February 6 in Palaeontology, Archaeology and History

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Recent archaeological research unveiled new insights into the origins of the mercury found in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. According to HeritageDaily, scientists now believe that the mercury may originate from cinnabar mines in Xunyang, a region holding about 20% of China's total mercury reserves and located just over 100 kilometers from the mausoleum.

https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-840395

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2025/01/new-evidence-may-reveal-the-source-of-mercury-in-the-tomb-of-the-first-emperor/154358