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China is one of the oldest countries in the world, giving rise to some of the earliest civilizations. Beginning with the Shang dynasty, a total of twelve dynasties rose and fell throughout the centuries each adding to the cultural integrity and scientific advancement of China. Misconceived and enigmatic, modern China is revered for its time honored cultural achievemnts in the fields of art, literature, phyilosophy, trade, and technology, all of which reached their zenith during the most glorified, diversified, and honored era - the Tang dynasty. This Golden Age brought peace and prosperity to the nation and made China the largest country in the world. Chang-an was the largest city in the world at the time and one of the most advanced in all arts and culture.

This educational webpage offers a concise in-dept look at all the major aspects of the Tang dynasty for those who have little to no knowledge of the period or for those who want to learn more about this period. It offers 300 years of Chinese history for young adults, adults, students, and teachers. Included are fun quizzes, galleries, a form, and much more! Take some time to travel back into history and explore this site, but most of all enjoy!