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Calcaneal Evidence of Crucifixion: A Skeletal Analysis

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Skeletal analysis reveals trauma on calcanei in victims of crucifixion, highlighting execution methods in the Roman Empire.

Skeletal analysis indicates trauma found in calcanei confirms historical accounts of crucifixion and execution methods.
Physical evidence from heel bones with nails embedded offers rare insight into the practice of crucifixion across time.
Methods used to execute individuals varied, contradicting modern artistic interpretations of historical crucifixions.
Analysis of calcaneal durability provides a glimpse into the social status of crucifixion victims in different regions.

Christine Miller (2025) studied this question.

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