What did the slaves do in the Athenian state? What was their life like?

Slaves in ancient Athens were the lowest class of the population. In fact, they had no rights. Slaves were involved in the most difficult jobs: in construction, in work in mines. Also, slaves worked in the fields. In addition, slaves were hired for domestic servants. Women were most often hired as servants. Often female slaves were used as concubines. The very life of a slave was very difficult and difficult, since it was constantly necessary to obey orders and the patience of humiliation.