2070 BC

Events in 2070 BC 2

• 2070 BC – 1600 BC Xia Dynasty China's legendary first dynasty — c.2070–1600 BC The Xia is traditionally regarded as China's first dynasty, founded by Yu the Great who tamed the great floods by building canals. Archaeological evidence at Erlitou suggests a complex society existed in this period, though the Xia remains partly legendary. The dynasty established the principle of hereditary succession that would define Chinese governance for millennia.
• 2070 BC Yu the Great founds the Xia Dynasty Tamer of floods, father of Chinese civilisation Yu the Great gained legendary status by spending 13 years controlling the catastrophic Yellow River floods, reportedly not returning home even when passing his own door. His success led to him being named successor to Emperor Shun. When he died, his son Qi inherited the throne — establishing hereditary monarchy in China for the first time.