Minyue

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Minyue was an ancient kingdom located in today Fujian, Southern China, during Han Dynasty. There lived a mix of multi tribes, namely Baiyue. The state survived roughly from 334 BC to 110 BC. According to Shiji, the founders were of the Yue royal family who fled after the state was defeated by Chu and Qi states in 334 BCE.

Minyue was partially conquered by Han dynasty by the end of the 2nd Century BC. However its position (being closed off by mountains) made it almost impossible for the Han people to establish a strong grip over this area. An ancient stone city located in inner mountains of Fujian is said to be the Minyue capital. The nearby tombs show the same funerary tradition as the state of Yue. Hence, it is concluded that the city was a Minyue center.

See also

• Nanyue
• Fujian

External links

• |History of Minyue I (Chinese only)
• |History of Minyue II (Chinese only)

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