The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest deciphered writings of length in the world (written c. 1754 BCE), and features a code of law from ancient Babylon in Mesopotamia. The Code consisted of 282 laws, with punishments that varied based on social status (slaves, free men, and property owners).
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Nov 9, 2009 · The Hammurabi code of laws, a collection of 282 rules, established standards for commercial interactions and set fines and punishments to meet ...
If he destroys the eye of a plebeian or breaks the bone of a plebeian, he shall pay one mina of silver. 199. If he destroys the eye of a man's slave or beaks a ...