'Minyue' () was an ancient kingdom located in today
Fujian, Southern China, during
Han Dynasty. There lived a mix of multi tribes, namely
Baiyue. The state survived roughly from
334 BC to
110 BC. According to
Shiji, the founders were of the
Yue royal family who fled after the state was defeated by
Chu and
Qi states in 334 BCE.
Partially conquered by the Han by the end of the 2nd Century BC. However its position (being closed off by mountains) made it hard to impossible for the Han to establish a strong grip over this area. An ancient stone city located in inner mountains of
Fujian is said to be the Minyue capital. The nearby tombs show the same funerary tradition as the state of Yue. Hence, it is concluded the city was a Minyue center.
See also
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Nanyue
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Fujian
External links
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|History of Minyue I (Chinese only)
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|History of Minyue II (Chinese only)