How Brutal Were the Ancient Egyptians?

<p>The Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest known civilizations in the world. You might be surprised to know that even back then, they had a system of law and regulation like we do today.</p> <p>Maybe it was not as thorough or consistent, and perhaps even questionable at times, but it definitely existed and sought to punish those who went against it. Archaeological evidence paints a gruesome picture of Egyptian law and punishment. Let&rsquo;s see how the ancient Egyptians served justice and just how brutal their punishments could be.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/how-brutal-were-the-ancient-egyptians-9aaee07e8f22"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>