Why Did Ancient Egyptians Fear The Vizier?
AncientPages.com | May 24, 2018
AncientPages.com - One would think twice before committing crimes in ancient Egypt. The punishments for breaking the law were severe, and in some cases fatal.
Ancient Egyptians had many laws and those who dared to interfere with the Cosmic Order – Maat had to pay a high price, but not with money. No person stood above the law. Powerful nobles and officials could be punished just as easily as farmers and pyramid builders. No-one was special and could be allowed to misbehave.
Depending on the type of crime, a person risked drowning, mutilation, decapitation, or being burned alive.
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