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The Shang Dynasty was the second of China's semi-legendary Three Dynasties, and the earliest period from which written evidence is extant - mainly in the form of [[oracle bones]]. The period is also known for its bronzes.
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The Shang Dynasty was the second of China's semi-legendary Three Dynasties, and the earliest period from which written evidence is extant - mainly in the form of [[oracle bones]]. The period is also known for its bronzes. Evidence of Shang era walled cities have been discovered at Anyang (a short distance northeast of [[Luoyang]], along the [[Wei River]]), and elsewhere.<ref>Albert Craig, ''The Heritage of Chinese Civilization'', Third Edition, Prentice Hall (2011), 4-5.</ref>
  
 
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*K.C. Chang, ''Art, Myth, and Ritual'', Harvard University Press (1983), 132.  
 
*K.C. Chang, ''Art, Myth, and Ritual'', Harvard University Press (1983), 132.  
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Revision as of 01:02, 8 January 2014

  • Dates: c. 1750-1100 BCE?
  • Chinese/Japanese: 商 (Shang / Shou)

The Shang Dynasty was the second of China's semi-legendary Three Dynasties, and the earliest period from which written evidence is extant - mainly in the form of oracle bones. The period is also known for its bronzes. Evidence of Shang era walled cities have been discovered at Anyang (a short distance northeast of Luoyang, along the Wei River), and elsewhere.[1]

Rulers of Shang

Preceded by:
Xia Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
c. 1750-1100 BCE?
Succeeded by:
Zhou Dynasty

References

  • K.C. Chang, Art, Myth, and Ritual, Harvard University Press (1983), 132.
  1. Albert Craig, The Heritage of Chinese Civilization, Third Edition, Prentice Hall (2011), 4-5.