Who were the Shang?
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The Shang Dynasty began c.1600 BCE in the Yellow River Valley, later than the other major ancient civilisations.
Like in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Shang exploited the fertile land they lived in for extensive agriculture.
Like in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Shang built major cities including Anyang and Zhengzhou.
Much like the Ancient Egyptians, bronze weaponry helped the Shang to build and maintain an empire.
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