China & TibetAsia

Wu (state)

c. 1100 – 473 BCE · about 627 years approximate dates

Wu was a state at the mouth of the Yangtze in the Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods, outside the Zhou cultural sphere. Its later capital was Gusu (modern Suzhou). Its rival Yue conquered it in 473 BC.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1100 – 473 BCE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Meili, Gusu (Suzhou)
Religion(s)	Ancestor worship

Note on dates: Wikipedia gives the start as the 12th century BC.

Before & after

Followed by

Yue (state)

Sources

Wikipedia – Wu (state)

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.