Babylonian tax system

The Babylonian tax system was a structured method for collecting revenue from its citizens, primarily based on agriculture and trade. Taxes were assessed according to land value, crop yields, and merchandise, with farmers and merchants paying a proportion of their produce or profits. Some taxes were paid in goods or labor rather than money. Officials documented these assessments on clay tablets, ensuring transparency and record-keeping. This system supported government functions, infrastructure, and military needs, fostering a stable economy. Overall, it was a pragmatic approach tailored to the economy’s agricultural and commercial nature.