Slaves and their role in society in the Babylonian era mediator

Abstract

The form of the slave class lower segments of society in Mesopotamia are less fortunate in terms of social and economic development has increased their number gradually result of the evolution of ancient societies and the increase in wars and military campaigns that produced a large number of prisoners also played a trade and social conditions harsh legal penalties as well as the economic situation deteriorating for some families that have fallen free them to slavery. In addition to the male slaves slaves played a significant social role was maid , wife and adopt Mhoudeh . In general notes Activity slaves in the fields of economy , especially in the later times of the history of Mesopotamia from what it was in the early ages .