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Shang dynasty
Sign in to saveAlso known as Yin Dynasty, the Shang, the Yin, Chang dynasty, the Chang, Yin dynasty, Chang Dynasty
the first ancient Chinese dynasty to leave historical records (1600-1046 BC); the empire ruled by this dynasty
The Shang dynasty was China's earliest recorded civilization, ruling from around 1600 to 1046 BC and leaving behind written records that allow historians to study its government, culture, and society. It matters because it marks the beginning of documented Chinese history and established many foundations—including writing systems and bronze technology—that influenced all subsequent Chinese civilizations.
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- Instance of
- historical period
- Part of
- Three Dynasties
- Religion
- Chinese folk religion
- Continent
- Asia
- Official language
- Old Chinese
- Population
- 13500000
- Form of government
- monarchy
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- Commons category
- Shang Dynasty
- topic's main category
- Category:Shang dynasty
- inception
- 1600-00-00
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1046-00-00
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- 商朝
- official religion
- Chinese folk religion
- language used
- Old Chinese
- writing system
- oracle bone script
- replaced by
- Western Zhou
- replaces
- Xia dynasty
- ethnic group
- Huaxia
- described by source
- Records of the Grand Historian
- on focus list of Wikimedia project
- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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Encyclopedic overview
Alternative Chinese name Chinese殷
Hanyu PinyinYīn
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