Crucifixion

• Crucifixion was a punishment performed by the Roman State against Pirates, rebel Slaves and Enemies of the State. It was finally abolished by Constantine I in 337 CE.
• The prisoner was nailed to a wooden cross and left to die. It was carried out along the Roman Roads leading into the city.

Mass Crucifixion of Slaves

• After the defeat of Spartacus in 71 CE, a mass crucifixion of 6,000 defeated slaves took place at intervals along the whole 130 miles of the Appian Way.
• There were no further Slave Rebellions.

Crucifixion in Christianity

• The Crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans is a central theme of Christianity.

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