Hammurabi was the sixth Amorite king of Babylon. He reigned from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE. He became the first king of the Babylonian Empire following the abdication of his father, who had become very ill and died. During that period of time, Babylon’s control over Mesopotamia was extended because of their ability to win a series of wars against neighboring kingdoms.
Hammurabi is known for his creation and initiation of the set of laws that are called, “Hammurabi’s Code”.
These Codes established one of the earliest surviving codes of law in recorded history.
Hammurabi’s Code was initially utilized as a way to unify all of the groups of the ancient Babylonian empire.
Hammurabi is known for his creation and initiation of the set of laws that are called, “Hammurabi’s Code”.
These Codes established one of the earliest surviving codes of law in recorded history.
Hammurabi’s Code was initially utilized as a way to unify all of the groups of the ancient Babylonian empire.