Court Session of the Yogyakarta Palace, 1911

in #hive-1503293 years ago

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Photo: Jean Demmeni/Leiden University

In the beginning, humans lived only by norms, the things that could and should not be done were based on the consciousness of each individual. However, with the increasing number of people living together, legal instruments are needed to ensure that life remains orderly.

The photo above shows the atmosphere of a trial at the Yogyakarta Palace court around 1911. The judge sat on a high chair, while the trial participants sat on the floor in front of him.

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