Yes, Sumerian magic existed and is one of the earliest documented forms of magical practice, originating in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the 4th–2nd millennia BCE. The Sumerians, along with later Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian cultures, developed a rich tradition of magic rooted in their religious and cosmological beliefs. Below, I’ll outline the key aspects of Sumerian magic, its practices, and its cultural context, drawing on historical evidence.
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