Han dynasty

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Han dynasty. Get inspired and try out new things.
Traditional portrait of Emperor Wu of Han from an ancient Chinese book. (Public Domain) Luoyang, Chinese Dynasties, Zhou Dynasty, Chinese Emperor, Chinese Book, China Culture, The Han Dynasty, Year Of The Horse, Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty in Chinese history. This dynasty was a long one – it was established during the 3rd century BC and lasted all the way until the 3rd century AD. It was a golden age in Chinese history and its influence can still be felt even today.

Avatar
Amazing Bible Timeline
Han dynasty | Definition, Map, Time Period, Achievements, & Facts | Britannica Reunification, Mongolian Empire, Sui Dynasty, Chinese Dynasties, Chinese Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, China Map, The British Empire, The Han Dynasty

Han dynasty, the second great imperial dynasty of China (206 BCE–220 CE), after the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE). So thoroughly did the Han dynasty establish what was thereafter considered Chinese culture that ‘Han’ became the Chinese word denoting someone who is ethnically Chinese.

Avatar
John Gelehrte

Related interests