Shang Dynasty

1600 BCE – 1046 BCE · Doğu Asya · Capital: Yin (Anyang)

The first archaeologically attested Chinese dynasty.

Period:
1600 BCE – 1046 BCE
Capital:
Yin (Anyang)
Region:
Doğu Asya
Type:
dynasty
Religion:
Ata ruhlarına ve Shangdi'ye tapınma
Language:
Eski Çince (Oracle kemik yazısı)
Government:
Teokratik Monarşi

A peak in bronze craftsmanship. Oracle bones and the earliest Chinese writing survive from this period.

Rulers (3)

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Frequently asked questions

What was Shang Dynasty?
The first archaeologically attested Chinese dynasty.
When did Shang Dynasty exist?
1600 BCE – 1046 BCE
What was the capital of Shang Dynasty?
Yin (Anyang)
Where was Shang Dynasty located?
Doğu Asya