Xia dynasty (traditional)
Xia dynasty (traditional) appears on the timeline as a people or culture of North China (East Asia) from c. 2070 to 1600 BCE, a span of 470 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).
The first dynasty of Chinese tradition, founded by Yu the Great after he tamed the floods. No writing from the period confirms it, and many archaeologists identify it with the Erlitou culture.
See Xia dynasty (traditional) on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- c. 2070 to 1600 BCE
- Duration
- 470 years
- Type
- People or culture
- Region
- North China, East Asia
- Language family
- Unknown or undeciphered
Became
Neighbours in East Asia
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
Questions
When did Xia dynasty (traditional) exist?
c. 2070 to 1600 BCE, about 470 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was Xia dynasty (traditional)?
North China, in East Asia.
What language did Xia dynasty (traditional) speak?
Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.
What came after Xia dynasty (traditional)?
Shang dynasty.