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Han Dynasty, c. 2 CE
Han Dynasty, c. 2 CE
Credit: Yeu Ninje
The Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) is considered one of the greatest periods in the entire history of China. During this time, China officially became a Confucian state and prospered domestically. The ethnic majority of Chinese people are known today as Han Chinese, named after this dynasty.