The Code of Ma'at was a collection of laws and principles that governed all aspects of life in ancient Egypt.

Judges were appointed by the pharaoh and were responsible for hearing cases and passing judgment.

Corporal punishment, such as beatings and mutilation, was the most common form of punishment in ancient Egypt.

The pharaoh was the supreme judge, he appointed judges, and he could pardon criminals.

Blasphemy, or speaking against the gods, was the most serious crime in ancient Egypt.

The penalty for murder in ancient Egypt was death.

The penalty for theft in ancient Egypt was fines.

The penalty for adultery in ancient Egypt was death.

The penalty for blasphemy in ancient Egypt was death.

Priests served as judges, advised the pharaoh on legal matters, and interpreted the laws.

The military enforced the law, arrested criminals, and guarded the prisons.

Ma'at was the most important principle of justice in ancient Egypt. It represented order, balance, and harmony.

The ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife was a place of judgment. The deceased would be judged by Osiris, the god of the underworld, and their heart would be weighed against a feather. If the heart was lighter than the feather, the deceased would be allowed to enter the afterlife. If the heart was heavier than the feather, the deceased would be condemned to eternal punishment.

Scribes recorded the laws, wrote down the court proceedings, and served as judges.

Witnesses provided evidence in court, could be called to testify, and could be cross-examined.