The code of hammurabi
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This presentation discusses the Code of Hammurabi, the first written law code created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in approximately 1780 BC. It provides background on Hammurabi, noting that he expanded the Babylonian empire through military victories. The Code of Hammurabi contained 282 laws that were inscribed on stone pillars and placed in public areas so citizens were aware. Some key principles included "an eye for an eye" retaliation and specific punishments for crimes like assaulting one's father. The Code was an important development as it established order and fairness during a time of wars and helped govern Babylon.
The code of hammurabi
- 1. Course Name: Business Law Subject: Presentation about The Code of Hammurabi Lecturer: Dr. Jamil Samawi Prepared by: Tareq Daoudi
- 2. Who Is Hammurabi?! • Was born in 1790 B.C and passed away in 1750 B.C, he lived and died in Babylon. • Was the Sixth king of Babylon. • He became the first king of Babylonian empire after he expand Babylon’s territory by winning a series of wars against neighboring kingdoms. • The Babylonian Empire was includes all of Iraq, and it's reached the coast of Mediterranean.
- 3. The Code Of Hammurabi • The Code of Hammurabi was the first laws system created in the Middle East civilization. • The laws were written in stone and was placed in a public location so everyone can take a look at the 282 laws that the citizens should be obeyed. • The laws might seem hard by today's standards, but Hammurabi created those laws because he wants everyone to be responsible for their own actions and Hammurabi wanted the citizens all to be fair. • The original stone is located now in the Louvre Museum in France.
- 4. The Code Of Hammurabi Cont. • One famous principle for this law: “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”. It means that whoever disobey the laws, like killing someone, the person shall be punished in the same way. • Examples: 1. If a son slaps his father, his hands shall be cut off. 2. If a person puts out another persons eye, the person would be put out for return.
- 5. The Code Of Hammurabi, why it is Important?? • According to the dynamic environment (wars) what it was at that period of time, the law was very important element in the civilization to keep the life running smoothly. • Hammurabi was really wise to create the first law in the Babylon civilization. The code also made the place more safe and made life fair, and the code help keep Babylon in order.
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