Hammurabi’s Code The oldest set of laws.

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Hammurabi’s Code The oldest set of laws

Who is Hammurabi? Lived 1792 B.C.E. King of Babylon Came from Syria Ruled Babylon for 43 years Conquered Mesopotamia including Ur Wanted to control his empire by promoting harmony and obedience Used existing laws from each city-state, and combined them into a single legal code

1.People were punished for breaking rules not just because the ruler wants to punish them.

2. Laws did not disagree with each other.

3. Hammurabi’s code isn’t the first set of laws but they are the oldest that we have because they were carved into stone. They could last a long time.

4. He tried to cover all important matters to his people. What laws did they need to help solve their problems?

They had problems with: Irrigation Property Marriage Family Crime Work Slavery Religion Military

Laws 282 laws Carved on an 8-foot stone slab (stela/stele) at the entrance to the city Everyone who comes into the city is under the laws Hammurabi’s picture is on the top Shamash, the sun god, is with him Were written as conditions, if you do something, then this will happen to you Everyone knew in advance what the expectations were

The laws were guided by: The saying, “an eye for an eye” Justice is visible in the land Destroying evil people The strong may not injure the weak You are innocent until proven guilty Honesty is valued and if you lie you get a severe punishment Different classes of people did not receive the same consequences

Judges Judges are assigned in each city Judges could ask townspeople to hear the case and help decide the verdict (what happens) Judge asked for the facts to be presented in the case Judge could ask witnesses to come and tell their stories