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The '''Shang dynasty''' was a major ancient [[Chinese]] [[dynasty]] from about 1766 to 1122 BC; however, many modern sinologists believe that the Shang may not have been actually Han Chinese, and simply one of the many cultures present in China before the Zhou and the absorption of many traditions in Han society.  Similarly, the dates of the Shang dynasty are fairly arbitrary, as accurate historiography begins around the mid-9th century BC, and the records of the Shang - the oracle bones - are of imprecise dates.

The '''Shang dynasty''' was a major ancient [[Chinese]] [[dynasty]] from about 1766 to 1122 BC.

The Shang dynasty built cities in northern China along the [[Yellow River]] and is sometimes called the Yellow River Civilization.  The Shang empire consisted of [[city-states]] which were often at war with one another, and the capital city shifted as power changed hands.

The Shang dynasty built cities in northern China along the [[Yellow River]] and is sometimes called the Yellow River Civilization.  The Shang empire consisted of [[city-states]] which were often at war with one another, and the capital city shifted as power changed hands.

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