One Roman writer in ancient times noted regarding the execution of criminals: “The most crowded roads are chosen, where the most people can see and be moved by this fear. ”
هدف از این امر آن بود که در مدافعان شهر ،‏ ترس و وحشت ایجاد کنند تا تن به تسلیم و فرمانبرداری دهند .‏