Luoyang

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Luoyang: References & Edit History

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architectural excavations
- In Chinese architecture: Neolithic and Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 bce)
centre of Wei dynasty arts
- In Chinese painting: Three Kingdoms (220–280) and Six Dynasties (220–589)
conquest by An Lushan
- In An Lushan: An Lushan’s rebellion

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Henan
- In Henan: Manufacturing
- In Henan: History of Henan
Sui dynasty
- In China: Integration of the south
Tang dynasty
- In China: Rise of the empress Wuhou

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added new media.	Rick Livingston	Aug 12, 2024
	Media added.	Ethan Teekah	Jul 31, 2024
	Map added.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Dec 11, 2023
	Add new Web site: Henan Province Tourism Administration - Luoyang City.	John Higgins	Jun 01, 2011
	Add new Web site: Fact Monster - World - Luoyang, China.	Yamini Chauhan	Aug 13, 2010
	Population data updated.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Aug 12, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	May 27, 1999