- Agricultural work, such as planting, harvesting, and irrigation.
- Work in the mines and quarries, where they extracted valuable materials such as copper, gold, and stone.
- Construction work, including the building of temples, pyramids, and other monuments.
- Domestic work, such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare.
- Personal service, such as attending to the needs of the pharaoh and other members of the royal court.
- Military service, where they served as foot soldiers, archers, and charioteers.
Slaves in ancient Egypt were often treated harshly and were subjected to long hours of labor, poor living conditions, and physical punishment. They were also denied basic rights, such as the right to own property or to marry freely. However, there were also instances of slaves being treated relatively well, and some were even able to achieve positions of responsibility and power.