The Xia Dynasty![]() ![]() About 1994 BCE - 1766 BCEThe Xia dynasty has been called the first dynasty. The Xia dynasty was said to have ended only when a Xia ruler mistreated his people and was overthrown by his people. However, there isn't any archaeological record to prove this story; the Shang dynasty is the first dynasty to be documented with reliable historical evidence. Go to Shang dynasty Go Back to Dynasty Shelf |