The Code of Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, is a crucial artifact of ancient Mesopotamian civilization that illustrates the socio-political systems of Babylon around 1754 BCE. This monumental work embodies a profound blend of legal principles and societal norms, written in Akkadian cuneiform on a stone stele. The code itself is composed of 282 laws, covering v...