The first pre-historic dynasty of the Chinese Civilization was known to be Xia (2100 BC-1600 BC), who believed in the myths of Pangu and presumed that mythological rulers like Huang Di, Yao and Shun taught the ancient Chinese the art of communication and survival. The excavations made in the 20th century at early bronze-age places like Anyang in the Henan Province revealed the prehistoric texts and urban civilization of Shang Dynasty and confirmed the existence of Xia.
The Shang dynasty (1700 BC-1027 BC) was founded by a revolutionary leader after conquering over the last Xia ruler. Anyang, was the capital ...
