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Slavery in Mid-First Millennium BC Babylonia by j.g.g.cremers is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study analyzes the status and role of slaves in mid-first millennium BC Babylonia, primarily using records from the Egibi family archive. It reveals that most slaves were born into servitude, with limited movement in and out of slavery, and that their ownership was concentrated among wealthy families, although their labor did not significantly contribute to household income. The research highlights the complexities of slave transactions and the legal frameworks governing slavery during this period.

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j.g.g.cremers

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