"An eye for an eye ..." is a paraphrase of Hammurabi's Code, a collection of 282 laws inscribed on an upright stone pillar. The code was found by French archaeologists in 1901 while excavating the ancient city of Susa, which is in modern-day Iran. Hammurabi is the best known and most celebrated of all Mesopotamian kings. He ruled the Babylonian Empire from 1792-50 B.C.E. Although he was concerned with keeping order in his kingdom, this was not his only reason for compiling the list of laws. When he began ruling the city-state of Babylon, he had control of no more than 50 square miles of territory. As he conquered other city-states and his empire grew, he saw the need to unify the various groups he controlled.
Hammurabi is best known for developing the code of laws.
Hammurabi is best known for developing the code of laws.
He was the king of Babylon.
There were a few of them, but the most well known is Nebuchadnezzar.
Nebuchadnezzar was a Babylonian king. He is best known for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon. He was also a military commander and warrior.
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.
The famous Chaldean king who rebuilt the city of Babylon was Nebuchadnezzar II. He is known for constructing grand buildings in Babylon, including the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Nebuchadnezzar II was King of Babylon and conqueror of Judah.
The King of Babylon in 1732 was Hammurabi. He was king from 1728 BC to 1686 BC and founded the Babylon Empire.
Hammurbai, King of Babylon Crossword
Hammurabi was the 6th king of Babylon.
There were 5 Amorite kings in Akkad. The 6th king brought the neighboring areas building the Babylon Empire. His name was Hammurabi. He is known for the code of laws.