Oudewater left the Heksenwaag Witches scales This Weighing house Oudewater Netherland Witches Witch Middle Ages

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Oudewater is famous for the Heksenwaag Witches scales This Weighing house, an official town building, became famous during the 16th century because people accused of witchcraft were offered an honest chance of proving their innocence. In many cities and countries such trials were usually rigged, resulting in the burning or drowning of hundreds of innocent people.

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Location: The Netherlands
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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