{"id":4221,"date":"2023-03-24T20:18:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T19:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=4221"},"modified":"2023-03-24T20:18:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T19:18:41","slug":"when-did-the-yellow-river-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/when-did-the-yellow-river-start\/","title":{"rendered":"When did the yellow river start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Yellow River is one of the great rivers of China and the longest in Asia. Its history dates back to the early days of Chinese civilization, when it was first mentioned in ancient texts. The river has played a vital role in Chinese history and culture, serving as a major artery of trade and communication between the Chinese heartland and the outside world.<\/p>\n

The Yellow River is said to have started flowing in the year 2697 BCE.<\/p>\n

What is the history of Yellow River? <\/h2>\n

The Yellow River, also known as the “cradle of Chinese civilization” or the “Mother River”, is usually a source of rich fertile soil and irrigation water. However, the Yellow River has transformed itself more than 1,500 times in recorded history into a raging torrent that has swept away entire villages.<\/p>\n

The Yellow River is the second longest river in China, after the Yangtze River, and the sixth longest river system in the world at the estimated length of 5464 km. The Yellow River basin has an east–west extent of 1900 km and a north–south extent of 1100 km, and covers about 742,443 km2, or about 13.6% of the area of China. Its drainage basin is sometimes called “the Cradle of Chinese Civilization”.<\/p>\n

Where did the Yellow River civilization begin <\/h3>\n