The Xia Dynasty 夏朝

According to the traditional historical records of China, the Xia Dynasty is the first dynasty that ruled China between c. 2207 BC and c. 1766 BC. The Xia Dynasty was supposedly founded by the legendary Yu the Great who succeeded Emperor Shun, the last one of the Five Mythical Emperors, who handed the throne over to him. The Xia Dynasty was later then succeeded by the Shang Dynasty 商朝.