Slavery has existed for thousands of years and is present in the earliest records of human civilization, with evidence found in ancient Mesopotamia and Sumer. While the exact origins are difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to predate written history, potentially emerging with the development of agriculture and more complex societies. Mesopotamia and Sumer:
The earliest known written records referencing slavery come from these civilizations, with mentions in the Code of Ur-Nammu (c. 2100-2050 BCE) and the Code of Hammurabi (c. 1750 BCE). These codes demonstrate that slavery was an established institution in these societies.
Ancient Egypt:
Evidence of slavery also appears in ancient Egyptian records, with the relationship between slave and master regulated by law.
Ancient Greece and Rome:
Large-scale slavery was a feature of these societies, with slaves comprising a significant portion of the population.
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explomzb891 :
No it’s been going on since day one
2025-07-06 03:14:58
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Eddie Merritt :
lol
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Steve Bo :
slavery has been around far longer than 1619.
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