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The '''Xia dynasty''' is an era of Chinese history that preceded the [[Shang dynasty]]. It is dated as c. 2070 BC – c. 1600 BC. Although the actual dynasty is considered to be legendary, modern historians may nonetheless use the term as a shorthand to the refer to the archaeological sites of this period, which show a transition between the earlier neolithic culture and the bronze age culture of the [[Shang dynasty]]. There are several sites that have been labeled Xia.<ref>http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/79635.htm</ref>
The '''Xia dynasty''' is an era of Chinese history that preceded the [[Shang dynasty]]. It is dated as c. 2070 BC – c. 1600 BC. Although the actual dynasty is considered to be legendary, modern historians may nonetheless use the term as a shorthand to the refer to archaeological sites dated to this period. These show a transition between the earlier neolithic culture and the bronze age culture of the [[Shang dynasty]]. Several sites that have been labeled Xia.<ref>http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/79635.htm</ref>
Based on the Shang records, the Xia was founded by "people of the water" who lived in the [[Yellow River]] valley during a time of bad floods. The records described them as having fair skin, course hair and speaking an "unusual tongue." If they existed, they were probably not ethnic Chinese.
Based on the Shang records, the Xia was founded by "people of the water" who lived in the [[Yellow River]] valley during a time of bad floods. The records described them as having fair skin, course hair and speaking an "unusual tongue." If they existed, they were probably not ethnic Chinese.