Nov 14, 2009

Salem on History | Xia Dynasty Marks Start of Historical China

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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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Salem on History | Xia Dynasty Marks Start of Historical China

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