"First of the Chinese dynasties" crossword clue

Author: Mathew Cooper
Last Updated: 02 May 2023

First of the Chinese dynasties NYT crossword answer is:

XIA (3 letters length)

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The first of the Chinese dynasties was the Xia Dynasty, which ruled from around 2070 BC to 1600 BC. This dynasty is considered to be the first dynasty in Chinese history and is believed to have been founded by the legendary Yu the Great. It was during this period that the first Chinese writing system was developed and the first Chinese calendar was created. The Xia Dynasty was followed by the Shang Dynasty, which lasted from 1600 BC to 1046 BC.

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