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Yes, there was. Slavery was present and accepted in many ancient cultures.

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How important was slavery in mesopotamia?

Very important and widespread


Who has been freed from slavery in Mesopotamia?

it is called free man


Where was slavery first discovered?

according to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery#History Slavery can be traced to the earliest records, such as the Code of Hammurabi in Mesopotamia (~1800 BCE.), which refers to slavery as an already established institution. I dont know you stupid a** mother*****


When was slavery established?

Slavery has existed for thousands of years, with records dating back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt. In the United States, slavery was legally established with the introduction of African slavery in the early 17th century.


Slaverly in Mesopotamia?

There was a very large amount of slavery in Mesopotamia. This was because, in the deserts of Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq), for people to survive and allow their farms to thrive the various nations had to use massive amounts of labour in the creation of irrigation systems. Thus, it was extremely beneficial for nations to force others to work for them.


In mesopotamia why could a wife be forced to slavory for three years?

If her husband was indebted, he could force her into slavery to pay for the debt. Men could also sell their children into slavery for a few years to pay for debts.


What is the worth of a person in Mesopotamia?

What they can produce for their own sustenance and living plus what they can contribute to society and civilisation, and for some the price they can bring is sold into slavery.


Was ancient Rome the determining factor of slavery?

Slavery was already around before the days of ancient Rome. All the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia has slaves. When towns were seized in war, their inhabitants were taken as part of the war booty and sold as slaves.


What is the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates river called?

Mesopotamia or the Fertile Crescent .


What were slaves before slavery?

Before slavery, there were no slaves. Historically, there was slavery in Mesopotamia, in Egypt, in the Roman Empire, and much later in equatorial Africa and among Native American tribes. Slaves were conquered peoples. Arabs and later Europeans bought slaves who had been captured by opposing tribes. Slavery was abolished in Europe and the US in the 19th century, but some forms of slavery still function in some areas of the world. Institutionally, the offspring of slaves were also slaves in many cultures.


When was slavery practiced?

Slavery has been practiced for thousands of years, with records of slavery dating back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly transported Africans to the Americas as slaves, began in the 16th century and was abolished in the 19th century. Today, slavery persists in various forms in different parts of the world, despite being outlawed in most countries.


What does mesopotamia have?

mesopotamia has four empires.Bubba