Hammurabi's Code is a collection of written laws and rules. Created during the reign of King Hammurabi of Babylon around 1754 BC, it is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes in history. The code consists of 282 laws governing various aspects of daily life, including trade, property, family, and criminal justice. It is famous for its principle of retributive justice, often summarized as "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
What is Hammurabi's Code?
a story of Babylon's creation
it is the language of Ancient Sumer
it is a collection of written laws and rules
Laws that were meant to destroy citizens lives
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