Shang Dynasty of China, c. 1100 BCE

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A map illustrating the rise and expansion of the Bronze Age Shang dynasty of China in the second millennium BCE following the overthrowing of the Xia dynasty. Established around 1600 BCE, on the North China Plain, the Shang ruled by a single centralized government, a hereditary monarchy. They moved their capital many times (at least five) before finally settling on the ancient city of Yin (modern-day Anyang). The Shang dynasty was conquered by the people of Zhou, who came from farther up the Yellow River.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, August 05). Shang Dynasty of China, c. 1100 BCE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16231/shang-dynasty-of-china-c-1100-bce/

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