Cleopatra’s Tomb
Cleopatra VII’s reign lasted between 305 to 30 B.C. This Egyptian historical figure is known also for her affairs with Marc Antony and Julius Caesar. Where she’s been buried is a mystery, though. While the originals claims were that she was buried with Marc Antony, no such evidence has been found yet. In the place where archaeologists believe she was laid to rest, there isn’t anything, leading them to believe that the tomb was ransacked.
Cleopatras Tomb
Not Quite Toy Soldiers
Earlier we discussed the intricacies of ancient Chinese burials. This one takes us to a whole new level. In 1974, a farmer in the Chinese province of Shaanxi discovered an entire army underground. The Terracotta Army has rested near to Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum since around 210 BC. The army was responsible for maintaining the great emperor’s powerful status even in the afterlife. Consisting of over 8,000 members, 130 chariots and 670 horses, the man-made and life-sized figurines took around 38 years to be made.
Not Quite Toy Soldiers