honestlysoph honestlysoph 08-01-2017 History contestada Why might an archaeologist want to use caution upon excavating Shi Huangdi's tomb? - Legend states that vats of poisonous liquid are poised to overturn on anyone who enters. - We have evidence that several trap doors have been placed near the entrance. - Legend states that crossbows have been arranged to shoot anyone who enters. - We have evidence that the surface of many objects in the tomb are coated with poisonous substances.