Group
Magan (civilization)
Culture
Defunct
2637 BCE – 550 BCE
Magan (also Makkan) is an ancient region which is referred to in Sumerian cuneiform texts of around 2300 BCE and exists to 550 BCE as a source of copper and diorite for Mesopotamia.
Topics
- Early Bronze Age III (Near and Middle East)
- Early Bronze Age IV (Near and Middle East)
- 4.2 kiloyear BP aridification event
- Middle Bronze Age I (Near and Middle East)
- Middle Bronze Age II A (Near and Middle East)
Locations
None linked.
Cite this entry
Moran, J. (n.d.). Magan (civilization). History Atlas. Retrieved 29 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/groups/magan-civilization/
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