Articles tagged with: China
Chinese Pyramid: Excavation Now
Many tourists in China have seen the terracota warriors and been told that the nearby tree-covered hill is the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Tourists are unaware, and Chinese authorities have refused to admit that …
2012 Movie: Geryl, Suicide & the Chinese
Most major newspapers had an article on the new 2012 movie when it opened recently. The Spectator ends their review with something I found amusing & strangely prophetic:
When the remnant of humanity — and a …
Chinese “Tomb” of Emperor Qin Shihuang – A Pyramid
In Science magazine, (Vol 325, pages 22-23), I was amazed to read what is perhaps the most mundane description of a pyramid ever:
Soon after Qin took power, he began preparing for the afterlife. Construction of …
I’m Stumped by this Chinese Geoglyph
Originally posted by myself at 2012Forum.com, and nobody could tell me what it really is, so I’m asking the audience of this blog for ideas…
AstralWalker’s talk in Melbourne last month had some slides about GeoGlyphs. …
Pyramid Uncovered in China
Well, uncovered by ground-pentrating radar. Can’t wait for them to actually go inside:
Construction of this mausoleum began in 246 BC and is believed to have taken 700,000 workers and craftsmen 38 years to complete. Qin …
