Steppe-China Contact: Shang Chariot

1400 BCE · Kuzey Çin (Anyang) · trade

The horse chariot reached China in the period of the Shang dynasty; steppe-style horse harness gear was found in the burial mounds of Anyang.

Karasuk-style bronze knives are also seen in northern China. Whether this was direct contact or transmission is disputed, but the steppe–China link is documented.

Frequently asked questions

What was Steppe-China Contact: Shang Chariot?
The horse chariot reached China in the period of the Shang dynasty; steppe-style horse harness gear was found in the burial mounds of Anyang.
When did Steppe-China Contact: Shang Chariot happen?
1400 BCE
Where did Steppe-China Contact: Shang Chariot take place?
Kuzey Çin (Anyang)