Hammurabi was the sixth king of Babylon, ruling from 1792 to 1750 BCE. He is most famous for his code of law, which was inscribed on a stele and placed in a public place so that everyone could see it. The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest surviving codes of law and is … Read more
A civilization can be defined as “The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced”. Babylon was an important step in the development of human societies. Many of Babylon’s inventions continue to influence lifeways today. Babylon developed the world’s first written legal code and caused profound changes and advancements in astronomy … Read more