Muye District
"Muye" redirects here. For the battle, see Battle of Muye.
| Muye | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Henan |
| Prefecture | Xinxiang |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
Muye District (Chinese: 牧野; pinyin: Mùyě) is a district of Henan, China. It is under the administration of the Xinxiang city.
History
The c. 1046 BC Battle of Muye ended Shang hegemony over the Wei and Yellow Rivers and established the state of Zhou.
Coordinates: 35°18′54″N 113°54′32″E / 35.31500°N 113.90889°E
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