- Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei province, China, and has a long and rich history that dates back over 3,500 years1. The earliest settlement in the area was during the Xi (Western) Zhou period (1046–771 bce)2. The present-day Wuhan area was controlled by the State of Chu for the rest of the Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou periods3. After the State of Huang was conquered by State of Chu in the summer of 648 BC, the people of Huang were moved into the area in and around present-day Wuhan3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The prefecture-level city of Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province, China, has a long and rich history that dates back over 3,500 years. Starting out from the Shang dynasty -era archaeological site at Panlongcheng associated with Erligang culture, the region would become part of the E state and Chu state during the Zhou dynasty.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_WuhanThe earliest settlement in the area, during the Xi (Western) Zhou period (1046–771 bce), was to the southeast of Wuchang, which became a capital city of the Wu dynasty during the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo) period (220–280 ce).www.britannica.com/place/WuhanAfter the conquest of the E state in 863 BC, the present-day Wuhan area was controlled by the State of Chu for the rest of the Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou periods. After the State of Huang was conquered by State of Chu in the summer of 648 BC, the people of Huang were moved into the area in and around present-day Wuhan.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuhan
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The prefecture-level city of Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province, China, has a long and rich history that dates back over 3,500 years. Starting out from the Shang dynasty-era archaeological site at Panlongcheng associated with Erligang culture, the region would become part of the E state and Chu state during the … See more
With a 3,500-year-long history, Wuhan is one of the most ancient and civilized metropolitan cities in China. Panlongcheng, … See more
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The Changjiang Water Resources Commission was re-established in February 1950 with its headquarters seated in Wuhan. See moreDuring the Han dynasty, Hanyang became a fairly busy port. The Battle of Xiakou in AD 203 and Battle of Jiangxia five years later were fought … See more
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WEBThe Wuhan area has been settled for 3,500 years. Panlongcheng, an archaeological site primarily associated with the Erligang culture (c. 1510 – c. 1460 BC) (being sparsely …
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WEB3 days ago · The earliest settlement in the area, during the Xi (Western) Zhou period (1046–771 bce), was to the southeast of Wuchang, which …
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WEBSettled: 223 B.C.E. Government - CPC Wuhan Ruan Chengfa (阮成发) - Mayor Tang Liangzhi (唐良智) Area - Total 8,494.41 km² (3,279.7 sq mi) Population (2011) - Total: …
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WEBFeb 22, 2020 · From the 19th century, Wuhan regularly appeared in the international press and, as a trading hub it impacted the lives of people in the West. But after the Second …
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WEBWuhan , or Wu-han, City (pop., 2003 est.: city, 4,593,400; 2007 est.: urban agglom., 7,243,000), capital of Hubei province, east-central China. It is located at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze (Chang) rivers and is …
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WEBJan 2, 2020 · Wuhan, also known as the River City (Jiang Cheng), is situated at the junction of the Hanjiang and Yangtze Rivers. According to archeological discoveries and records, …
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WEBMay 21, 2013 · According to archaeological discoveries and ancient records, more than 10,000 years ago, some people had already settled down in Wuhan. Over 3,500 years …
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WEBWuhan is the capital of Hubei Province in the People's Republic of China. With a population of over eleven million, it is the most populous city in Hubei and the ninth-most-populous city in China. It is also one of the nine …
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WEB4 days ago · Whuan, the capital of Hubei province, lies at the confluence of the Yangzi and Han Rivers, roughly midway between Beijing and Guangzhou. The city is comprised of …
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