Daqin
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Daqin is the ancient Chinese name for the Roman Empire or, depending on context, the Near East, especially Syria. It literally means "Great Qin"; Qin being the name of the founding dynasty of the Chin
The Chinese impression of the Daqin people, from the Ming encyclopedia Sancai Tuhui. The caption reads: "Daqin: The western merchants end their journeys here. Its king wears embroidered tissues sewn with gold threads on his head. The land produces corals, grows golden flowers, coarse fabrics, pearls, etc."
Roman fresco from Pompeii showing a Maenad in silk dress, Naples National Archaeological Museum
Detail of a mural showing two women wearing hanfu silk robes, from the Dahuting Tomb of the late Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD), located in Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Green Roman glass cup unearthed from an Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 AD) tomb, Guangxi, China
The foreign relations of Imperial China from the Qin dynasty until the Qing dynasty encompassed many situations as the fortunes of dynasties rose and fell. Chinese culture had influenced neighboring a
The Yongle Emperor (r. 1402–1424). During his reign, Admiral Zheng He led a gigantic maritime tributary fleet abroad on the seven treasure voyages.
Statues of the Yungang Grottoes, one of many cultural symbols displaying China's embracement of Buddhism.
Prince Shōtoku (574–622) was a regent and a politician of the Imperial Court in Japan.
A painting portraying Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty by painter Yan Liben (c. 600–673).