China’s narrative of a continuous civilization spanning over 5000 years is a fundamental aspect of its national identity and pride. Frequently emphasized by leaders, scholars, and citizens, this ...
the first famous prime minister in known Chinese history, helped Tang (the first ruler of the Shang Dynasty, enthroned 1766 B.C. – 1760 B.C.) destroy Jie (the last ruler of the Xia Dynasty ...
In 2024, that speculation was confirmed as the northeast corner of the wall in this zone was revealed. The remaining wall is ...
Chinese archaeologists have made a significant breakthrough in the exploration of the culture of the Xia Dynasty (c.2070BC-c.1600BC) with the discovery of a rammed-earth wall suspected to be the ...
ZHENGZHOU, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese archaeologists have reported a significant breakthrough in their research on the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.), China's earliest known dynasty. They discovered ...
The gala will feature songs dedicated to bronze objects from the Erlitou site, which is believed to be a late capital of the Xia Dynasty (c.21st century-16th century BC), and to oracle bones excavated ...
The first Shang king was Cheng Tang who defeated the Xia dynasty in the Battle of Mingtiao. The last Shang king was Di Xin, defeated in a great battle by Wu of Zhou. The earliest known Chinese ...
The Hong Kong Palace Museum will host a new exhibition next month that charts the origins of Chinese civilisation ... to-late Neolithic period to the Xia dynasty, or from about 6,200BC to 1,500BC.