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The Shang Dynasty ruled ancient China from 1600 to 1046 BCE.
Located near present-day Anyang, the Shang capital was a bustling city.
Used for divination, oracle bones were inscribed with questions.
Shang artisans created intricate bronze vessels.
The dynasty had a hierarchical structure with the king at the top.
The Shang developed the first Chinese writing system.
The dynasty had a well-organized army with chariots.
Shang people practiced ancestor worship and believed in a supreme god.
Internal strife, invasions, and natural disasters led to its fall.
The Shang Dynasty's innovations in art and governance influenced future dynasties.