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