Codex Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi is an ancient set of laws established around 1754 BCE by King Hammurabi of Babylonia. Carved into stone tablets, it provides rules covering topics like property, trade, family, and justice. Known for its strict and specific punishments—often "an eye for an eye"—it aimed to promote social order and fairness. As one of the earliest legal systems, it influenced later law codes and reflects the values and social structure of ancient Mesopotamian society.