Hammurabi
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, reigning from 1792 BC to 1750 BC. He is best known for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, which established standards for commercial interactions and set fines and punishments to meet the requirements of justice.
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1. The Code Of Hammurabi
This ancient Babylonian text is a comprehensive set of laws that governed various aspects of daily life in Mesopotamia around 1754 BC. It is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, consisting of 282 laws that address issues such as trade, labor, property, family, and civil rights. The code is famously known for its "eye for an eye" principle, emphasizing retributive justice. It reflects the societal norms and values of the time, aiming to maintain order and justice by outlining clear consequences for specific actions, thereby serving as a foundational document in the history of legal systems.
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