According to historical records, it is close to 800 years, about 790 years. The Zhou Dynasty is the third dynasty after Xia and Shang Dynasties, which occupies an important position in the history of China. Throughout the history of the Zhou Dynasty, we can find two characteristics. First, it lasts for a long time. From 1046 BC, when the king of Wu attacked the merchants, to 256 BC, when the Qin Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the state of the Zhou Dynasty lasted about 800 years, which was the longest.
Introduction:
The Zhou Dynasty (65438 BC+0046 BC-256 BC) was the third slavery dynasty in the history of China after the Shang Dynasty. The Zhou Dynasty was handed down to 37 kings in 32 generations and enjoyed the country for 790 years.
The Zhou Dynasty is divided into two periods: the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-77 1) and the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256). The Zhou Dynasty was founded by Ji Fa, Zhou Wuwang, with Haojiang as its capital (now Xi, Shaanxi). After the founding of the Zhou Dynasty (now Luoyang, Henan Province), a series of activities were held to offer sacrifices and reward courtiers.