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15 Ways The Han Dynasty Influenced Modern China

Darren May 18, 2026 7 min

6. Advances in Science and Technology

6. Advances in Science and Technology
The Han Dynasty’s innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology and science worldwide.

The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was marked by significant scientific and technological innovations, such as papermaking, seismographs, and the use of the waterwheel. These inventions underlie many modern techniques and technologies in China and globally. Explore more.

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