lie with Chang’an. Chang’an, today known as Xi’an, was the capital of China for much of its existence. During the Tang Dynasty Chang’an was the cultural, political and actual center of the country. Being one of one of the largest cities in the world at the time, Chang’an provided for an example of early modernization to the rest of the ancient world. Through its history in the Tang Dynasty Chang’an developed into a major world city through architectural excellence, cultural promotion, and its location…
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