Slavery In The Arab World

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There were four main slavery routes to the Arab world, from east to west of Africa, from the Maghreb to Sudan, from Tripolitania to central Sudan and from Egypt to the Middle East. Caravan trails, set up in the 9th century, went past the oasis of the Sahara; travel was difficult and uncomfortable for reasons of climate and length. Even back in the days, long convoys had transported slaves as well as all sorts of products to be used for barter. To protect against attacks from desert nomads, slaves were used as an escort. Any who slowed down the progress of the caravan were killed. Slave jobs included to clear away the nitrous topsoil that made the land arable. The working conditions were said to be extremely harsh and miserable. Many other