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Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor

Archaeologists in Shaanxi province have identified three sites linked to cinnabar mining, processing, and transport dating back to the pre-Qin period. These discoveries have renewed public interest in persistent online claims that the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, remains a significant source of mercury contamination. The findings provide potential scientific context for legends concerning the elaborate, toxic landscape within the mausoleum.

Source: Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor — South China Morning Post

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