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Map showing the Han Empire's territory around 100 BCE, shaded in orange, covering much of eastern China and extending westward. The map also marks the boundary of modern China and highlights the Great Wall running along the northern frontier, built for protection against the Huns. Major rivers and the capital, Chang'an (Xi'an), are labeled.
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Wade-Giles romanization:
Chā€™ang-an
Key People:
Ban Gu
Han Yu
Zhang Zai
Li Chunfeng
Fazang
Related Places:
China
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China: Han dynasty
China: Han dynasty Map showing the extent of the Han empire c. 100 bce.

Changā€™an

ancient city, China
Also known as: Chā€™ang-an, Changā€™an Cheng, Daxing, Ta-hsing
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Changā€™an, ancient site, north-central China. Formerly the capital of the Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties, it is located near the present-day city of Xiā€™an.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Michele Metych.
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