Xia Dynasty (夏) (jan 1, 2070 BC – jan 1, 1600 BC)
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The Xia dynasty (Chinese: 夏朝; pinyin: Xiàcháo; Wade–Giles: Hsia4-ch‘ao2) is the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography. According to tradition, the Xia dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great, after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors, gave the throne to him.[1] In traditional historiography, the Xia was later succeeded by the Shang dynasty.Picture of Yu The Great (first emperor of Xia)
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jan 1, 2070 BC
jan 1, 1600 BC
~ 470 years