crucifixion

Crucifixion is a method of execution historically used by the Romans, where a person is nailed or tied to a large wooden cross and left to hang until death. It was designed to be a slow, painful, and public way to punish criminals, dissuade others from wrongdoing, and assert authority. The most famous instance of crucifixion is that of Jesus Christ, whose death is central to Christian beliefs about sacrifice and redemption. This practice was common in the ancient world but has since been regarded as a brutal and inhumane means of punishment.