Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE)

The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) stands as the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, spanning nearly 800 years, and produced foundational thinkers like Confucius and Laozi during the Hundred Schools of Thought period. This era saw the development of iron tools, boosting agricultural output by an estimated 30% over Bronze Age norms.

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