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Zhou Dynasty, China (1046-221 BC)
The Zhou Dynasty (also spelled Chou) conquered the Shang rulers and ruled major parts of what is now China for over 700 years (ca 1046-221 BC).
Zhoukoudian (China)
Zhoukoudian is the name of a stratified cave and fissures in Fangshan District, about 45 km southwest of Beijing, China where several very ancient archaeological occupations have been identified.

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