Athenian society was formed as follows:#NL# Citizens: male
Athenian society was formed as follows:
Citizens: male individuals, free, over 20 years old, children of an Athenian father and mother, who performed military service, had political rights and land. They corresponded to around 10% of the population of Athens;
Metecos: Free foreigners who resided in Athens, without political or civil rights, but obliged to perform military service and pay taxes. They generally dedicated themselves to crafts and commerce and could not own land;
Slaves: The most numerous group without rights, they carried out heavy tasks such as work in mines, domestic work or construction of public works, and were generally prisoners of war.
Athenian society was marked by profound inequalities, where citizens held political and property privileges, while slaves were treated as commodities devoid of individual rights... Did you know?