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Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) and the "Silk Road"
Liu Bang established the powerful Han Dynasty in 206 B.C. During the Han Dynasty, agriculture, handicrafts and commerce flourished, and the population reached 50 million. During his reign (140-87 ...
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China’s Other Terracotta Army
The Han Dynasty was famed for its carving skills ... However, its main draw is the burial site of Liu Wu, third Prince of Chu (174-154BC). The prince’s story is a fascinating one.
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Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old 'immortality' armor worn by Chinese royalty
The suits were used in the burials of Han dynasty ruler Liu Sheng, the Prince of Zhongshan, and his wife, Princess Dou Wan. In addition to the armor, both individuals were found with jade pieces ...
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Mythical ‘danglu’ discovered in ancient Han Dynasty tomb in N.China’s Shanxi
The tomb, dating from the reign of Wang Mang (9-23) to the early Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), has yielded various artifacts including ceramics, copper, lead, and glass items and a distinctive ...
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Overview and expansion of the Qing dynasty
Manchu North-east China Manchu They conquered China and founded the Qing dynasty. Han China Chinese They are the largest ethnic group in China. The previous Ming dynasty emperors were Han.