Slavery has been a persistent theme throughout human history

Slavery has been a persistent theme throughout human history.



Let us delve into a chapter of this story:

- The Arab Muslim slave trade, also known as the Trans-Saharan or Eastern slave trade, was a vast and long-lasting network with a profound impact on the history of Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
- Historians generally consider the Arab Muslim slave trade to be the longest in history, spanning over 13 centuries, from the 7th century until the early to mid-20th century in some regions. Estimates for the total number of people trafficked from Africa via the Sahara and the Indian Ocean to the Arab world range widely, with many scholars suggesting a figure between 10 and 18 million people.
- Unlike the transatlantic trade, which primarily sought strong males for plantation labor, the Arab trade often had a higher demand for women and children. Women were often used as domestic servants, laborers, and concubines in harems, which contributed to a lower male-to-female ratio among the enslaved population. Male slaves were used in various roles, including soldiers, laborers, and guards.
- The castration of male slaves was a tragically common and brutal practice, particularly for those destined to serve as palace guards or eunuchs in harems, as it was thought to make them more reliable and prevent them from reproducing.
- It is a somber reality that, as of the last known estimation in 2021, approximately 50 million individuals were subjected to modern slavery on any given day. This figure surpasses all previous historical records, indicating that the prevalence of slavery is currently at an unprecedented level.

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