[blam]

"In the emperor's underground palace, it is said mercury was used to simulate the rivers and streams in his territory, and diamonds and pearls were used to replicate the sun, the moon and other stars. "

Recent shallow bore holes into the tomb indicate extremely high levels of mercury. It appears to be true. Imagine that!

[SunkenCiv]

somewhere we have at least one other earlier topic:

Five more chambers of first emperor's tomb found
STI | 1-12-3 | Editorial Staff
Posted on 01/11/2003 7:32:12 PM EST by vannrox
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/821119/posts