Southern Qi

Southern Qi was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 479 to 502 CE, about 23 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

A short southern dynasty under the Xiao family, overthrown by a relative who founded the Liang.

See Southern Qi on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 479 to 502 CE
Duration: 23 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Jiankang

Came from

Liu Song dynasty 420 to 479 CE

Became

Liang dynasty 502 to 557 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Liu Song dynasty 420 to 479 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Southern Qi exist?

479 to 502 CE, about 23 years.

Where was Southern Qi?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Jiankang.

What language did Southern Qi speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Southern Qi?

Liu Song dynasty.

What came after Southern Qi?

Liang dynasty.