Former Yan

Former Yan was a state in Manchuria (East Asia) that lasted from 337 to 370 CE, about 33 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

A kingdom of the Murong Xianbei in Liaoning, which sacked the Goguryeo capital in 342 and expanded into north China before Former Qin conquered it in 370.

See Former Yan on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 337 to 370 CE
Duration: 33 years
Type: State
Region: Manchuria, East Asia
Language family: Mongolic
Capital: Longcheng, later Ye

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Former Qin 351 to 394 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
Hunnic Empire c. 370 to 469 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Former Yan exist?

337 to 370 CE, about 33 years.

Where was Former Yan?

Manchuria, in East Asia. Its capital was Longcheng, later Ye.

What language did Former Yan speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.