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A branding iron, representational image. Source: By ines / Adobe Stock

12 November, 2022 - 13:56 Joanna Gillan

Evidence Emerges that Ancient Egyptians Used Branding Irons on Human Slaves

It has long been known from carvings and tomb paintings that the ancient Egyptians used branding irons to mark their cattle. Now a new study presents evidence that they also used branding stamps on...