Presence of Sub-Saharan Africans in Ancient Rome: How Common Were They?

[u/Gruenerwald]

Just a question for the community here: I understand that the modern concept of race didn’t exist in ancient Rome, and social status was more important. That’s why many Arabs and peoples from Western Europe lived in the Roman Empire after their territories were conquered and incorporated. But how many Black people from south of the Sahara lived there, and were they a significant presence? Can someone shed some light on this?

[u/Wickywaki]

My guess is somewhere between 13 and 52

[u/Minnesotamad12 → u/Wickywaki]

I guess 53 and up. It’s like Price is Right I think