Middle Assyrian laws

The Middle Assyrian laws were a set of legal codes from ancient Assyria, roughly dating to the 14th to 12th centuries BCE. They established rules and justice principles for society, covering topics like property rights, family obligations, crimes, and punishments. These laws emphasized the importance of social hierarchy and often prescribed specific penalties for offenses, reflecting the values of order and authority. They are some of the earliest examples of written law codes, providing insights into ancient Assyrian life, social structure, and notions of justice.