Introduction
"Anu and Bel called me by name , Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who feared God, to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land, to destroy the wicked and the evil-doers; so that the strong should not harm the weak..."
-King Hammurabi, in the Prologue of the Code of Hammurabi
Thesis
The Code of Hammurabi is a set of laws dating back to about 1772 B.C.E., making it one of the oldest codes in history. The famous Stele of Hammurabi was found in modern-day Iraq, which was previously part of Ancient Mesopotamia. The laws were created by King Hammurabi to unify the Babylonian Empire. The Code of Hammurabi contains 282 rules pertaining to various topics written in the form of conditional statements, with consequences for any violations. It continues to assert its historical significance even today by serving as the foundation of modern law codes and the source of various legal principles around the world. The theme, "Rights and Responsibilities," is prevalent in this topic, due to the roles of Hammurabi and his citizens.
The Code of Hammurabi is a set of laws dating back to about 1772 B.C.E., making it one of the oldest codes in history. The famous Stele of Hammurabi was found in modern-day Iraq, which was previously part of Ancient Mesopotamia. The laws were created by King Hammurabi to unify the Babylonian Empire. The Code of Hammurabi contains 282 rules pertaining to various topics written in the form of conditional statements, with consequences for any violations. It continues to assert its historical significance even today by serving as the foundation of modern law codes and the source of various legal principles around the world. The theme, "Rights and Responsibilities," is prevalent in this topic, due to the roles of Hammurabi and his citizens.