Compilation of some photos of ancient Chinese mutilation
Lingchi, or “death by a thousand cuts,” was one of the most terrifying execution methods in ancient China. Reserved for the most severe criminals, this form of punishment involved slowly slicing the body into pieces, prolonging agony before death. Historical records and surviving images depict the horrifying reality of this practice, which remained in use until the early 20th century. Although abolished, Lingchi remains a chilling testament to the extreme measures of historical justice systems
