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Ancient Trades and Occupations
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Carpenter
Throughout Ancient History - Crafted wooden structures, furniture, and tools
Senator
Ancient Rome - Member of the political elite, wielding significant influence over Roman policy and law
Soldier
Throughout Ancient History - Fundamental to the expansion and protection of empires
Fisher
Throughout Ancient History - Essential for communities near water
Herbalist
Throughout Ancient History - Used medicinal plants for healing purposes
Blacksmith
Throughout Ancient History - Key for producing tools and weapons
Potter
Throughout Ancient History - Produced functional and artistic vessels for daily use
Weaver
Throughout Ancient History - Produced textiles for clothing, trade, and shelter
Miner
Throughout Ancient History - Extracted ores and minerals crucial for tool-making and jewelry
Baker
Ancient Egypt, Rome - Produced bread, a staple food in many ancient societies
Gladiator
Ancient Rome - Provided entertainment in public spectacles
Scribe
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Mesopotamia - Essential for record-keeping and administration
Stone Mason
Ancient Greece, Rome - Crucial for building temples, structures, and monuments
Philosopher
Ancient Greece - Influential in shaping Western thought and politics
Merchant
Throughout Ancient History - Facilitated trade and cultural exchange
Farmer
Since the Neolithic Revolution - Basis for sedentary life and civilizations
Astronomer
Babylon, Ancient Greece, Ancient China - Studied celestial bodies and phenomena
Vintner
Ancient Greece, Rome - Produced wine, a staple of Mediterranean culture
Alchemist
Ancient Egypt, Hellenistic Greece, and Medieval Islam - Sought to transform base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life
Glassblower
Phoenicia, Ancient Rome - Crafted items ranging from practical vessels to intricate art pieces
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