Archaeologists in China uncovered an ancient rock carving on the Tibetan Plateau that describes a legendary expedition organized by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in order to find the elixir of life. The inscription describes a quest circa 210 B.C.E., ordered by Qin Shi Huang to look for “yao,” which could refer to healing herbs, but can also be translated as the elixir of life. The Inscription Describing Qin Shi Huang’s Quest For The Elixir Of Life Found On The Tibetan PlateauAccording to the South China Morning Post, the inscription was found near Gyaring Lake in the Qinghai province of western China. Other records from this time corroborate that Emperor Qin Shi Huang, known for his sprawling tomb featuring the Terracotta Army, sent expeditions to Japan in search of the elixir of immortality. After reading about the inscription detailing Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s expedition to find the elixir of life, learn about the tomb filled with treasure that archaeologists found among the Terracotta Army.