Archeologists in Central China are literally digging up the past, and they have made some impressive discoveries. During the latest excavation of Emperor Qinshihuang’s tomb in the Chinese city of Xi’an, archeologists were able to map out the entire structure of his tomb. And a series of new findings have also been revealed.

During the latest excavation of Emperor Qinshihuang's tomb in the Chinese city of Xi'an, archeologists were able to map out the entire structure of his tomb. And, a series of new findings have also been revealed.

The Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum says that more than 400 tombs were found around the main tomb. They contained the remains of people who were buried alive with the emperor. Pottery products were found in these tombs, as well as quite a lot of stone armor.

The use of the armor is still being studied because experts say they would not have been a good choice on the battlefields.

Qinshihuang was the first emperor to unify China and enact major economic and political reforms across the country. The archeological site is also the home of the famous terracotta warriors.