+Ancient slavery was a widespread institution across early civilizations, where individuals were owned as property. It formed a fundamental part of many ancient [Economic Systems](/wiki/economic_systems) and shaped complex [Social Structures](/wiki/social_structures) from ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire.
+## See also
+- [Ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient_greece)
+- [Roman Empire](/wiki/roman_empire)
+- [Forced Labor](/wiki/forced_labor)