Where was the first crime scene?

The concept of a crime scene can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where evidence of criminal acts and attempts to solve them can be found. However, pinpointing the exact location of the first crime scene is challenging due to the scarcity of recorded history. Nevertheless, one of the earliest known instances of a crime being investigated and handled systematically was in Ancient Egypt. The Edwin Smith Papyrus, a medical text from around 1700 BCE, documents the examination and treatment of various injuries, including those potentially caused by violence. Although not a crime scene in the modern sense, this ancient document offers a glimpse into the earliest known attempts at understanding and investigating criminal acts.

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