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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Collection of facts about the Xia dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Xia dynasty (c. 2070 - 1600 BC). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• First dynasty of China
• Disputed existence by some scholars
• Earliest mention in the Book of Documents during Zhou dynasty
• Based on Yellow River
• Great Flood lead to unification of tribes
• Founded by legendary Yu the Great
• Possible association with Erlitou culture
• Succeeded by Shang dynasty