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Erligang

ancient site, China

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development during Shang dynasty

In China: The Shang dynasty
…by the remains found at Erligang (c. 1600 bce) near Zhengzhou, some 50 miles (80 km) to the east of Erlitou. The massive rammed-earth fortification, 118 feet (36 meters) wide at its base and enclosing an area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 square km), would have taken 10,000 people more…
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