Medieval Chinese skeleton may reveal first evidence of a brutal punishment

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Ancient Chinese authorities used many creative ways to punish people, often with methods designed to mark them for life.

One brutal example mentioned repeatedly in historical texts is cutting off a person's nose.

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  • Ancient Chinese authorities used many creative ways to punish people, often with methods designed to mark them for life.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:05 UTC.

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