Chang’an

China: Han dynastyMap showing the extent of the Han empire c. 100 bce.

Chang’an, ancient site, north-central China. Formerly the capital of the Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties, it is located near the present-day city of Xi’an.

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Article Title: Chang’an
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 19 March 2024
Access Date: March 14, 2025