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Yes. It is still a major influence in human culture. For examples, Item #55 deals with the obligations of one who diverts or alters the course of water. The same principle exists in most states and countries. One is responsible for the consequences of altering a water course. Exactly how is diffierent. Items #102-105 deal with the relationship between agents and principals; they spell out fidicuary duties and obligations. The same concepts are found in regulations of the SEC and most state law. Item #129 discusses the concept of the consumation of a marriage. A searchable copy of the Code of Hammurabi is linked following.

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Does the original code of Hammurabi still exist?

There are many examples of the Code of Hammurabi, one of them is on display at the Louvre. There is no "original" copy.


Where were the Laws of Hummurabi written?

The Code of Hammurabi was written in ancient Mesopotamia in the 1770s B.C. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian king, had these laws chiseled onto man-sized stones, some of which still exist today.


Where were laws of Hummurabi written?

The Code of Hammurabi was written in ancient Mesopotamia in the 1770s B.C. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian king, had these laws chiseled onto man-sized stones, some of which still exist today.


Countries using hammurabi's law?

No country uses the Code of Hammurabi as their primary way of enforcing laws today. The code was enforced in Ancient Babylon @ 1760 B.C. by the King of Babylon Hammurabi.


What were the difference of hammurabis code of law and Cyrus's?

The Hammurabi's code is the first known codified series of law to exist.


Is The Code of Hammurabi is one of the first known bodies of law to survive and be available for study today?

The Code of Hammurabi is one of the first known bodies of law to survive and be available for study today. is this true?


What was the importance of Hammurabi code of laws?

Hammurabi code of laws had a big impact then and now. Back in the Babylonian empire, his code of laws helped the people with every part of their daily lives. They knew what was against the law and what the punishments were if they broke the laws. Hammurabi's code of laws also has a big impact now because it influenced the rules and laws we have today. It contained some ideas that are still found in laws today. For example, we use the method of organization that started in Hammurabi's code(specific crimes had specific penalties). This is the importance of the Hammurabi's code of laws.


What was the importance of the code of Hammurabi?

Hammurabi code of laws had a big impact then and now. Back in the Babylonian empire, his code of laws helped the people with every part of their daily lives. They knew what was against the law and what the punishments were if they broke the laws. Hammurabi's code of laws also has a big impact now because it influenced the rules and laws we have today. It contained some ideas that are still found in laws today. For example, we use the method of organization that started in Hammurabi's code(specific crimes had specific penalties). This is the importance of the Hammurabi's code of laws.


Who was Hammurabi and what did he?

the hammurabi code


Is King Hammurabi's code used today?

No. It fell into disuse when the Babylonian Empire fell.


What type of legal system did Hammurabi set up Code Of Hammurabi?

Code Of Hammurabi


Why on the code of Hammurabi is Hammurabi being handed the code of hammarabi?

It was his code he was the author.