What different kinds of crosses were used for crucifixions?

In first century Palestine, where most crucifixions are believed to have taken place, there were a number of different kinds of crosses used for crucifixions. There was the “crux simplex,” which was a simple lower case “t” cross that had a footrest on it, there was the “crux commissa,” which was a capital “T” shaped structure, there was the “crux decussata,” which was the “X” shaped cross that…

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