Shang Dynasty ruled parts of China from about 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE. It is the earliest Chinese dynasty with clear written records. These records were carved onto oracle bones used in ceremonies.

The Shang people worked with bronze to make tools, weapons, and ritual objects. The capital city of Anyang was an important center of power. Kings and leaders were connected to religious practices.

Ancestor worship was a key part of society. The dynasty is studied through artifacts, writing, and archaeological discoveries.