Historically, the search for the elixir of life has interested many people, including emperors such as Qin Shi Huang.Many myths and stories surrounding the elixir of life have existed since ancient times, but until their discovery in the throne ancient tomb In Luoyang, its existence was recently confirmed.The liquid found in the copper vessel was identified as elixir of life with ingredients such as alunite and saltpeter. (Photo: Soha)In the past, many emperors and nobles sent people to find or asked Taoists and alchemists to create the elixir of life.However, some medicines that are believed to have the ability to prolong life may contain toxic substances such as mercury, causing death to users.The discovery liquid in ancient tombs in Luoyang helps clarify how ancient Chinese thought and prepared elixirs of life, and also reveals civilization and funeral rituals in the Western Han Dynasty.We invite readers to watch more videos: The only thing in the ancient tomb that the thief did not dare touch.
Historically, the search for the elixir of life has interested many people, including emperors such as Qin Shi Huang.
Many myths and stories surrounding the elixir of life have existed since ancient times, but until their discovery in the throne ancient tomb In Luoyang, its existence was recently confirmed.
The liquid found in the copper vessel was identified as elixir of life with ingredients such as alunite and saltpeter. (Photo: Soha)
In the past, many emperors and nobles sent people to find or asked Taoists and alchemists to create the elixir of life.
However, some medicines that are believed to have the ability to prolong life may contain toxic substances such as mercury, causing death to users.
The discovery liquid in ancient tombs in Luoyang helps clarify how ancient Chinese thought and prepared elixirs of life, and also reveals civilization and funeral rituals in the Western Han Dynasty.
We invite readers to watch more videos: The only thing in the ancient tomb that the thief did not dare touch.