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Was This Woman’s Foot Cut Off as Punishment 3,000 Years Ago?

EYE FOR AN EYE

Scientists in China say the ancient victim may have run afoul of the harsh “five punishments” system.

Candida Moss

Published May 28 2022 10:49PM EDT

GettyImages-1240265301_zcwlms — Liu Xinhua/Xinhua via Getty Images

Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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