Shang Dynasty Timeline

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  • 1600 BCE - 1046 BCE
    Shang Dynasty in China.
  • 1600 BCE - 1046 BCE
    Writing develops in China during the Shang Dynasty.
  • c. 1300 BCE
    The Chinese Shang dynasty moves its capital to Yin (modern Anyang).
  • c. 1250 BCE - c. 1150 BCE
    The I-Ching, the Book of Changes, is written.
  • 1250 BCE - 1192 BCE
    Reign of the great Emperor Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty in China.
  • c. 1250 BCE - 1046 BCE
    Oracle Bones in use in China during the Shang Dynasty.
  • 1046 BCE - 771 BCE
    Western Zhou dynasty replaces the Shang Dynasty in China.
  • 1046 BCE
    Battle of Mue, Shang Emperor Zhou defeated by King Wu of Zhou. End of the Shang Dynasty.