Historical capitals of China
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There are traditionally five major historical capitals of China, often addressed using cardinal directions:
Tang Paradise, a complex in Xi'an to show the restoration of its past. Xi'an used to be the capital of 13 dynasties, among whom were Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang, which are regarded as the most important dynasties in Chinese history
8th century murals in Prince Yide's tomb illustrating the architectures in Chang'an
Shang dynasty
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The Shang dynasty, also known as the Yin dynasty, was a Chinese royal dynasty that ruled in the Yellow River valley during the 2nd millennium BC, traditionally succeeding the Xia dynasty and followed
Shang nephrite statuette depicting a standing dignitary, dating between the 12th and 11th centuries BC, housed at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University
Jade deer dating to the Shang dynasty, in the collection of the Shanghai Museum
Shang jade human figure, tomb of Fu Hao (died c. 1200 BC). Probably derived from a design of the Seima-Turbino culture.
A pit at Yinxu containing oracle bones ceremonially buried after divination