Legenda râurilor de mercur din mormântul - niciodată deschis - al primului împărat al Chinei capătă susținere științifică

A recent study has detected elevated mercury levels above the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, suggesting the presence of liquid mercury in his burial site. This finding supports ancient historical accounts of the emperor's underground palace containing rivers of mercury. The research utilized a laser-based method to measure atmospheric mercury concentrations, revealing significant levels in specific areas. These results align with previous soil studies indicating high mercury concentrations. Researchers believe that structural changes in the tomb over time may allow mercury vapors to escape, confirming long-held historical claims about the emperor's burial practices.