Hammurabi (king)

Hammurabi was an ancient Babylonian king who reigned around 1792–1750 BCE. He is best known for establishing one of the world's earliest and most complete legal codes, inscribed on a stone stele called the Code of Hammurabi. This code consisted of written laws covering various aspects of daily life, such as justice, trade, family, and property, often emphasizing the principle of retribution ("an eye for an eye"). Hammurabi’s laws contributed to centralized governance and social order in Mesopotamia, shaping legal concepts that influence law codes for centuries to come.