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Establishment of the Xia capital at Erlitou Fact-Matching Game

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The establishment of the Xia capital at Erlitou was a pivotal moment in ancient Chinese history, marking the beginning of a new era of centralized power and cultural development.

  • Erlitou was chosen as the capital of the Xia dynasty due to its strategic location and abundant resources.
  • The city was a center of innovation and technological advancement, with skilled artisans producing exquisite bronze artifacts.
  • Excavations at Erlitou have revealed evidence of complex social structures and religious practices, shedding light on the early stages of Chinese civilization.

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  • The Xia capital was established at Erlitou.
  • Erlitou was located in present-day Yanshi, Henan Province, China.
  • The Xia dynasty is considered the first dynasty in Chinese history.
  • The establishment of the Xia capital at Erlitou marked the beginning of the Bronze Age in China.
  • Erlitou was a major urban center and political hub of the Xia dynasty.
  • The Xia capital at Erlitou had a complex palace complex with large ceremonial buildings.
  • Erlitou had sophisticated bronze casting techniques, producing intricate bronze artifacts.
  • The Xia capital was surrounded by massive walls for protection.
  • Erlitou had advanced city planning with organized streets and neighborhoods.
  • The Xia capital had a large population, indicating a well-developed society.
  • Erlitou had a sophisticated water management system, including canals and wells.
  • The Xia capital at Erlitou saw the emergence of social hierarchy and ruling elites.
  • Erlitou had evidence of specialized craft production, including pottery and jade carving.
  • The Xia capital was a center of ritual and religious activities.
  • Erlitou had a system of ancestor worship, with elaborate ceremonies and offerings.
  • The Xia capital at Erlitou had a well-established agricultural system.
  • Erlitou had evidence of trade and exchange networks with other regions.
  • The Xia capital at Erlitou served as a cultural and artistic center.
  • Erlitou had a system of writing, with inscriptions found on oracle bones.

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