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China’s ancient Han Dynasty was known for its promotion of Confucianism and opening the Silk Road trade route to Europe, permanently altering the course of Chinese history.
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10 Inventions From China’s Han Dynasty That Changed the World
The 400‑year rule of the Han Dynasty generated a slew of innovations in everything from agriculture to metallurgy to seismology.
Read more about 10 Inventions From China’s Han Dynasty That Changed the World![Chinese lute p'i-p'a, moon guitar yue-chin and table zither tchin; detail of a painting on silk of the Ming dynasty (1330-1644).', 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Print Collector/Getty Images)](https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2014/09/gettyimages-1036135468.jpg?width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)
