Realm · 1600–1046 BCE

Shang Dynasty

Shang Dynasty appears on the map from 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1600 BCE, it covered about 154,175 km².

One of the realms of Shang dynasty. The Shang is the earliest Chinese dynasty confirmed by both written records and archaeology. Traditionally founded by Tang around 1600 BCE after overthrowing the Xia, it ruled the middle and lower Yellow River valley.

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On the map

1600–1046 BCE

Greatest extent

1600 BCE, about 154,175 km²

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