The Xia Dynasty in China
The first Chinese dynasty attested in historical documentation.
The facts
| Dates | 2070 BC – 1600 BC |
|---|---|
| Era | Post-Flood Era |
| Source | Printed on the chart |
Where this sits on the chart
The Xia Dynasty in China falls 1934 years out from Creation at the centre, inside the Post-Flood Era arc. On the printed chart you can put a finger here and read straight outward to see what the rest of the world was doing in the same moment.
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Who else was alive
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Now see where it sits
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