Ancient China was a very interesting civilization. This civilization flourished from about 1700 B.C.E to 220 C.E. In ancient China there was three dynasties, the Shang dynasty, the Han dynasty, and the Qin dynasty. Today it is important to study this civilization because the people of ancient China made many contributions to everyday life. They also created different philosophies that some people still follow today. As you explore this website you can learn many things about ancient Chinese society, including daily life and social structure, culture, and contributions and legacies.