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265| 200–700 | Central America [statistics and demography] | The Zapotec site of Monte Albán in Central America is at its peak in this period. It may have had 30,000 or more inhabitants. It is the centre of a complex of public buildings, temples, and dwellings that cover 40 sq km/15 sq mi. | | 255–265 | China [wars] | Peace and unity are finally restored in China with the victories of the Wei Kingdom in the north. The ruling dynasty is worn out by war, and the kingdom is ruled by ministers on their behalf – the Ssu-mas. During the next decade, Ssu-ma Chao conquers the western kingdom of Shu Han. | | 265 | China [political events] | The ruling minister of the northern Chinese kingdom of Wei, Ssu-ma Chao, dies, and his son Ssu-ma Yen usurps the throne from the royal family, becoming known as the emperor Wudi, and founding the Western Chin dynasty. For the next 50 years the northern kingdom exerts some suzerainty over the other kingdoms. |
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