Xia Dynasty Marks Start of Historical China
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: China
- Date: c. 2100
Article abstract: The Xia Dynasty moved toward solidifying an empire, establishing dynastic rule, and instituting a range of social and cultural advances.
Summary of Event
Knowledge of the first Chinese dynasty, the Xia (Hsia), comes from both archaeological digs and ancient texts such as Sima Qian’s Shiji (first century b.c.e.; Records of the Grand Historian of China, 1960, rev. ed. 1993). Although it has long been thought to be a mythical dynasty, its existence has been supported by the findings of modern archaeologists. Remains of the...
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