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"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.
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∙ 11y agoEye for an eye was the main idea as written in rule 196.
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∙ 11y agoThe Hammurabi code was the first written codified set of laws in history as far as we know. The code was just to everyone in the empire being rich, poor or slave.
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∙ 6y agoThe main idea of Hammurabi's Code was a set of laws and crimes.
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∙ 12y agoso no one would kill each other
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Who was Hammurabi and what did he?
the hammurabi code
What are great facts about hammurabi?
Hammurabi is known for being the maker of the code of Hammurabi
Why is the code of Hammurabi useful?
The Code of Hammurabi is the first written laws.
Which document was NOT influence in Hammurabi's code?
Which of the following documents was notinfluenced by Hammurabi's Code
Who and what was the role of Hammurabi?
He was the sixth king of Babylon.
What principle was fundamental part of the code of Hammurabi?
Eye for eye tooth for tooth
What was Fundamental part to the code of Hammurabi?
im not sure:'(
What principle was the basis for many of the laws in Hammurabi code?
An eye for and eye, tooth for a tooth
Which principle of babylonian sciety does this excerpt from the code of Hammurabi illustrate?
marked by social inequalities
What principle was a fundamental part of the code of hmmurabi?
The central principle within the code of Hammurabi was fair and just for its ancient era of time. Basically the idea was that all laws and punishments for breaking the laws should be placed in writing so that every citizen knew what the laws were. This was an outstanding achievement.
'an eye for an eye 'was a fundamental part of which ancient mesopotamian system of justice?
I believe it was called "The Code of Hammurabi"...
How did king Hammurabi introduce fundamental legal principles?
In king Hammurabi's introductionit said that all city-state the kinghad conquered.It also said that thepurpose of the law is to bring aboutjustice for all the people.
Who was Hammurabi and what did he?
the hammurabi code
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.
Who developed the code of law in Babylon?
Hammurabi, the ruler of Babylon, developed the code of law there.
What are great facts about hammurabi?
Hammurabi is known for being the maker of the code of Hammurabi
