How does crucifixion work?

Crucifixion is a method of execution in which a person is nailed or tied to a large wooden cross and left to hang until death. The process typically involves severe physical trauma, such as blood loss, asphyxiation, and shock, often leading to death over several hours or even days. Victims would suffer from intense pain, dehydration, and exposure, with death ultimately resulting from a combination of factors like respiratory failure and organ failure. Historically, it was used as a form of punishment and public humiliation.