1. Xia
The First Dynasty

2. Xia Dynasty
Yu’s son killed the successor assigned by his father and became the new emperor. Monarchy started from then.
Xia was a slave-based society, and also the first dynasty in Chinese history. It existed from around 2000 B.C. to B.C.
Back that time, China was much smaller than what it is now.

3. Map of Xia Dynasty

4. Xia Dynasty
There were 17 emperors during Xia Dynasty. It lasted for more than 400 years.
In Xia Dynasty, language, culture and technology developed greatly.
Xia Dynasty was famous for making great bronze vessels.

5. A Cup Made in Xia Dynasty

6. The Biggest Bronze Vessel in the World (133cm high)