jan 1, 1300 BC -
Description:
Shang Dynsasty:1300 - 1200BCEFound in Shang
Made of Bones
An ancestor to Chinese writing. Written on animal bones in order to tell the future. Thrown into fire and then cracks were read by the shaman to tell the answer to the question written on the bones. Shows development of Chinese Writing
Chinese Writing: stood for an entire word
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1300 BC
Now
~ 3327 years ago