Crucifixion

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[[G5mond-crucifixion-3455-mid.jpg|thumb|250px|Mond Crucifixion, by Raphael]] Crucixion is the suspension of a person to a wooden beam either by ropes or nails until dead. Used as a punishment throughout human history, crucifixion was made notorious by the death of Jesus Christ.

History

The ancient Romans practiced crucifixion, and during the 1st century BCE, they used crucifixion to make examples of criminals and rebels during their occupation of Cyrenaica and Sinai. They also crucified numerous Christians, Saint Peter among them.

Notable executions

• Jesus Christ
• Saint Peter

Gallery

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  Jesus crucified, as seen in the Glyphs
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  Pietro Rossi portraying Jesus Christ during crucifixion

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed II
• Assassin's Creed: Origins
  • The Hidden Ones
• Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt