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The report discusses the historical quest for immortality by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who unified China in 221 BCE and sought an elixir of life, ultimately dying from a mercury pill meant to extend his life.
It then details a 2025 discovery of a stone carving in Qinghai, China, near Guarin Lake, believed to date back over 2,200 years. The carving, reported by the Guang Ming Daily, describes a team of alchemists led by Wu Dau searching for an immortality elixir in the Kunlun Mountains during Qin Shi Huang’s reign.
The inscription, written in the Qin-era Xiaoan script, suggests the team traveled to a location linked to the sacred Kunlun Mountain, associated with the Yellow River’s source. However, the find has sparked debate, with some scholars, like Shin De Yong, suspecting it’s a modern forgery due to logistical inconsistencies, such as the implausible timing of the journey and the use of the title "emperor."
Others, like Leuh Xiao, argue the carving’s calligraphic style and rare writing of "Kunlun" align with Qin-era texts, suggesting authenticity. The controversy continues, with calls for further research to determine the carving’s legitimacy, while the Beijing News views the debate as an opportunity for academic refinement and public engagement with archaeology. The transcript concludes by noting the high-altitude location in Madi County and speculating about modern expeditions to the site.
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