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Why Did Ancient Egypt Had Slavery?
Slavery was in every country in Ancient times. It actually wasn't very big in Ancient Egypt. It was partly a symbolic thing. After invading a country, you would take a few of the people back to your country. This showed how you had truly conquered the country. Most slaves worked like servants in rich households, including that of the pharaoh. They were allowed to marry and have children. They could be freed by their owners.
What did slaves in ancient Egypt eat?
Slaves were usually fed on a diet of bread and onions
Why didn't the Egyptians use slaves to build pyramids?
Because they had thousands of peasant farmers to do the work when the Nile flooded and no work was possible on the land.
Did slaves in Egypt get paid?
Slaves in ancient Egypt got paid with bread and beer. Proper beer not the fizzy "lager" you often get in pubs these days.
How many slaves are there in Egypt?
In 2013 there are no slaves.
