Minyue

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Minyue (traditional Chinese: 閩越) 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.