average life expectancy in roman empire?

Question

What was the average life expectancy for men and women during the time of the roman empire? during the time of jesus, or in the middle east.

Answer 1

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About XXXV years

Answer 2

During the Roman Empire, Romans had a approximate life expectancy of 22 to 25 years.

Source(s): http://geography.about.com/od/populationgeography/...

Answer 3

most people died in their mid 30's. Some noble or wealthy possibly longer, even into their 60s if lucky. Disease, warfare, sanitation, work conditions, etc contributed to many early deaths.

Answer 4

late 30's early 40's

Source(s): educated guess

Answer 5

most people died in their 30's, most got married at 14