During this period, Shang Yang's reforms transformed Qin into a prominent power in ancient China.
[1] During the Chu–Han contention period of late 3rd century BC, Yueyang served as the capital of Sima Xin, King of Sai.
The city was also briefly the seat of power of Liu Bang, the future Emperor Gaozu of Han.
[1] Archaeologists have located the ruins of Yueyang in Yanliang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
There were also a square encircled by rammed earth walls measuring 100m long on each side, and several major buildings, which were believed to be palaces.