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news Scmp World 2026-09-19

First Physical Evidence of Ancient Chinese Nose-Chopping Punishment Found

Researchers have discovered the first physical evidence confirming the brutal practice of nose-amputation used as a punishment for cattle thieves during China's Xia dynasty.

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