Luo (state)

Luo
11th century BC–690 BC
Map of Zhou dynasty states. Luo is in the south.
Map of Zhou dynasty states. Luo is in the south.
StatusState
CapitalYicheng (宜城)
Religion
Chinese folk religion, ancestor worship
GovernmentMonarchy
History 
• Established
11th century BC
• Conquered by Chu
690 BC
CurrencyChinese coin
Succeeded by
Qi (state)

Luo was a minor Chinese feudal state that existed during the Shang dynasty. Afterwards, when Zhou overthrew Shang, it became one of Zhou states during the Spring and Autumn period.

The rulers of Luo shared a common origin with the rulers of Chu.