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Standing cell
's notorious Block 11. Hatch to a standing cell is seen at the end of the corridor A standing cell is a special cell constructed so as to prevent the prisoner from doing anything but stand. Standing cells were used in 19th century Ottoman Empire, and in 20th century Chile, Germany, and Soviet Union. They were used in Nazi concentration camps during the Third Reich as a punishment. They were also used during Joseph Stalin's purges in the Soviet Union. Some standing cells were small enough for only one person, others held as many as four people.
Article summary
's notorious Block 11. Hatch to a standing cell is seen at the end of the corridor A standing cell is a special cell constructed so as to prevent the prisoner from doing anything but stand. Standing cells were used in 19th century Ottoman Empire, and in 20th century Chile, Germany, and Soviet Union. They were used in Nazi concentration camps during the Third Reich as a punishment. They were also used during Joseph Stalin's purges in the Soviet Union. Some standing cells were small enough for only one person, others held as many as four people.
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