Agricultural slaves: Worked in the fields, engaging in activities like farming and harvesting crops. They would also take care of livestock.
Craftsman slaves: Highly skilled slaves who had expertise in various crafts, such as carpentry, metalworking, pottery, and textile production. Their crafts were often used to create luxury goods.
Educated slaves: A limited number of slaves were educated and often served as tutors, secretaries, doctors, or musicians for their masters. Some might even play critical roles in intellectual circles due to their knowledge and skills.
Mining slaves: Engaged in dangerous and challenging work in underground mines, extracting precious metals and other valuable minerals.
Galley slaves: Rowed oars on ships, particularly warships. They were chained to their positions and faced harsh conditions.