China & TibetAsia

Yan (state)

c. 1045 – 222 BCE · about 823 years approximate dates

Yan was an ancient Chinese state of the Zhou period with its capital at Ji (near modern Beijing). It survived the decline of Zhou royal authority and became one of the seven major states of the Warring States period. Qin conquered it in 222 BC.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1045 – 222 BCE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Ji, Xiadu
Religion(s)	Ancestor worship

Note on dates: Wikipedia gives the start as the 11th century BC.

Before & after

Preceded by

Zhou dynasty

Followed by

Qin dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Yan (state)

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