Code of Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi, created around 1754 BCE in ancient Babylon, is one of the earliest written legal codes. It consists of 282 laws that established standards for justice and order in society. The laws cover various aspects of daily life, including trade, family, and labor relations. A notable feature is the principle of "lex talionis," or the law of retaliation, often summarized as "an eye for an eye." The code aimed to protect the weak and ensure fairness, reflecting the values and social structure of Babylonian society at the time.