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| | Shang Dynasty -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | 1050 BC), 13th century BC The Yin 殷 (latter half of Shang) left written historic records containing information on the politics, economy, culture, religion, geography, astronomy, calendar, art and medicine of the period, and as such provides critical insight toward the early stages of the Chinese civilization. |
 | | The final and most important move to Yin in 1350 BC led to the golden age of the dynasty. |
 | | Perhaps for the same reason, hundreds of commoners, who may have been (A person who is owned by someone) slaves, were buried alive with the royal corpse. |
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