As far as I know because it was written down, therefore the people knew in advance what was expected from them, what they were allowed to do and what not. this gave them security. Without a written code the emperor could just do whatever he wanted, make up the ruling afterwards or so. It is like we have it today the Rule of Law
The code was written down and people knew what and what not to do
As a matter of fact, it was.
Historians found it to be just.
Not the Declaration but the Constitution which follows the principles from the Hammurabi code.
hammurabis code was the first first written code of laws in the history of the world.
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Historians found it to be just.
King Hammurabi
it was carved in 1772 BC.
lupita garcia
As a matter of fact, it was.
Historians found it to be just.
certain writing ;)
Not the Declaration but the Constitution which follows the principles from the Hammurabi code.
hammurabis code was the first first written code of laws in the history of the world.
That dates back to about 1754 BC.
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They were appointed Judges and was exucuted