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The ancient [[Rome|Romans]] practiced crucifixion in their [[Roman Republic|Republic]] and later [[Roman Empire|Empire]], and during the 1st century BCE, they used crucifixion to make examples of criminals and rebels during their occupations of [[Marmarica]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[His Secret Service]]</ref> and the [[Libya]]n region of [[Cyrenaica]] in northern [[Africa]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins''</ref> as well as the [[Sinai]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[No Chains Too Thick]]</ref> They also crucified numerous [[Christianity|Christians]], [[Saint Peter]] among them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di San Pietro]]</ref> | The ancient [[Rome|Romans]] practiced crucifixion in their [[Roman Republic|Republic]] and later [[Roman Empire|Empire]], and during the 1st century BCE, they used crucifixion to make examples of criminals and rebels during their occupations of [[Marmarica]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[His Secret Service]]</ref> and the [[Libya]]n region of [[Cyrenaica]] in northern [[Africa]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> as well as the [[Sinai]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[No Chains Too Thick]]</ref> They also crucified numerous [[Christianity|Christians]], [[Saint Peter]] among them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di San Pietro]]</ref> | ||
Cases of crucifixion continued into the 9th century CE, when the invading [[Great Heathen Army]] crucified Christians in the [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] kingdom of [[East Anglia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Departure]]</ref> | Cases of crucifixion continued into the 9th century CE, when the invading [[Great Heathen Army]] crucified Christians in the [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] kingdom of [[East Anglia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Departure]]</ref> | ||
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Crucifixion was a method of execution consisting of the suspension of a person to a wooden beam either by ropes or nails. Used throughout much of human history, crucifixion was made notorious by the death of Jesus of Nazareth.
History[edit | edit source]
The ancient Romans practiced crucifixion in their Republic and later Empire, and during the 1st century BCE, they used crucifixion to make examples of criminals and rebels during their occupations of Marmarica[1] and the Libyan region of Cyrenaica in northern Africa,[2] as well as the Sinai.[3] They also crucified numerous Christians, Saint Peter among them.[4]
Cases of crucifixion continued into the 9th century CE, when the invading Great Heathen Army crucified Christians in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia.[5]
Notable executions[edit | edit source]
- Jesus of Nazareth (c. 30/33)
- Saint Peter (c. 64/68)
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Jesus crucified, as seen in the Glyphs -
Pietro Rossi portraying Jesus Christ during crucifixion -
Crucified Egyptians during the 1st century BCE -
Bayek about to be crucified
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Echoes of History (indirect mention only)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
- Valley of Memory (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned in Database entry only)