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The Code of Hammurabi was one of the first written sets of laws, or legal codes, known to history. It was enacted at the orders of Hammurabi, sixth king of Babylonia and carved into stone and various clay tablets.

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Do any currently have law codes that resemble Hammurabi?

yes,such as china,italia,paksten,Europe,India,and,madgascar have law codes like Hammurabi's. Hammurabi


Do any currently have law codes that resemble the Hammurabi?

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Why were Hammurabi's codes important?

because it was the first set of laws written down p.s. it's Hammurabi's code not codes


Who wrote. the Hammurabi codes?

Hammurabi wrote it. He was the ruler of the Babylonian empire from 1795-1750 BC.


Do any of the Hammurabi codes seem unfair?

Yes, some of the codes seem unfair.


What were some of Hammurabi codes?

One of Hammurabi's code was if you take out the eye of a freeman your eye shall also be taken out.


What number of articles were contained in the codes of Hammurabi?

The code of Hammurabi has approximately 300 articles dealing with everyday life in Babylonia.


How many codes were made by Hammurabi?

Originally, there were 282 codes, but some of them were erased or just damaged with time.


What are facts on hammurabi?

He made laws called the "eye for an eye codes"


Whose codes hoped to influence English law?

Hammurabi's Code


How do you use the word Hammurabi in a sentence?

The Code of Hammurabi was one of the earliest known written legal codes, established in ancient Mesopotamia. Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who ruled from 1792 to 1750 BCE.


Papyrus Code Code of Hammurabi Code of Cinithis?

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