This ancient underwater tomb is located in Jiangsu, China. It was built more than 2,500 years ago.
Underwater tomb
According to previous oral rumors, inside the tomb were hidden more than 3,000 rare swords. Although the tomb has a lot of treasures inside, many people who try to break in are helpless. So whose grave is this?
This special tomb belongs to the 24th king of Ngo country – Hap Lu. According to Chinese history, Wu was one of the vassals of the Zhou Dynasty during the Spring and Autumn period.
Hap Lu (514 BC – 496 BC) was an unknown king in history, he reigned for 18 years. The two things that he did that were well known were sending assassins Chuyen Chu to assassinate Ngo Lieu and then become king. Second, appointing Ngu Tu Tu as prime minister and Sun Vu as general, defeating Chu state.
The tomb of King Hap Lu is located at the bottom of Kiem Lake with more than 3,000 treasured swords. (Photo: Sohu)
Hap Lu is Phu Sai’s father, who defeated Gou Tien and then also defeated Gou Tien. Fu Sai inherited his father’s throne, but later died with the destruction of the country.
Phu Sai was very filial to his father. After He Lu’s death, Fu Sai built a grave at the bottom of a large lake at the foot of Hukou Mountain (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China). This lake was later called Sword Lake. This tomb has consumed a lot of manpower, money and materials. It is said that Phu Sai recruited more than 10 million people throughout the country to build.
Because Hap Lu was very fond of martial arts and tactics when he was alive, so in addition to the precious gold and silver, Phu Sai also prepared many more treasures to bury with his father. And that period was the most developed period in the history of sword making. Therefore, the tomb of Hap Lu holds countless legendary swords, the number is so large that it cannot be counted.
The grave that many people covet
The Book of Viet Tuyet says: “To Hap Lu in the lake bed, at the foot of Ho Khau mountain. The water is 1 meter and 5 meters deep (about 5 meters). The grave is located very deep at the bottom of the lake. Hap Lu Tomb was built for 3 years, using elephants to transport stones.
According to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, after Hap Lu’s death, his body was buried under the tomb with 3,000 treasured swords, including a number of swords known as the unique “divine sword”. The two most famous bars in history are Ngu Truong and Mac Ta. They help Hap Lu win many victories on the way to becoming hegemony. Because of these treasured swords, many people intend to dig Hap Lu’s grave, including many famous people such as Tan Thuy Hoang, Xiang Vu, Viet Vuong Gou Tien or Duong Ba Ho, but they all had to leave empty-handed.
Swords from the Spring and Autumn period were found as sharp as new. (Photo: Sohu)
Viet Vuong Cau Tien was the first person who wanted to find Hap Lu’s grave. From Shandong, he excavated the grave of his lifelong enemy, Fu Sai. But for some unknown reason, Gou Tien could not find Hap Lu’s grave, so he had to return.
The book “Nguyen Hoa district and district chi” written by historian, prime minister of the Tang Dynasty named Li Catfu, in 219 BC, Qin Shi Huang came to Suzhou (in present-day Jiangsu province) and ordered his soldiers to try to dig his grave Ngo Hap Lu to find treasure. According to Ly Cat Phu’s record, “Thuy Hoang sent people to dig up the mountain to find Hap Lu’s grave, but he couldn’t find it and had to return.”
Later, Xiang Yu heard that in Hap Lu’s tomb containing the universe, he also wanted to steal to establish a great career. Like Qin Shi Huang, Xiang Yu could not break into the tomb.
It wasn’t until the years of Minh Vu Tong Chu Hau Chieu of the Ming Dynasty (1491 – 1521) that one of the “Jiangnan Four Great Tai Tai Tu”, Duong Ba Ho, almost broke into Hap Lu’s grave. At that time, To Chau encountered a drought, causing the lake around Hap Lu’s grave to dry out, revealing the signs of the tomb. Tang Ba Ho immediately called someone to prepare to excavate, but did not expect the important moment to be prevented by the government. So Hap Lu tomb once again escaped from the hands of those who wanted to break in.
Stupa of Tiger Suffering – symbol of Suzhou. (Photo: Sohu)
In 1955, a group of experts used a pump to drain the water in the lake. They found many writings left by Duong Ba Ho and other famous people. Experts say that the artifact should be protected and not carried out further excavations.
In 1978, a group of archaeologists decided to excavate Hap Lu tomb again. When he discovered the triangular cave door, something unexpected happened. After breaking the door to the cave, they discovered 3 huge stones blocking the middle of the path. Above these stones is the Hukou tower – the symbol of Suzhou.
After careful consideration, breaking these 3 stones will affect the Ho Khau tower, so experts are forced to stop the excavation plan of Hap Lu tomb. To date, experts have not been able to find a suitable way to enter Hap Lu’s tomb. This is the great regret of Chinese archaeologists.
Source: Sohu