The Stele of Hammurabi
The Stele of Hammurabi is an ancient black stone slab from 1754 BCE, featuring one of the earliest legal codes with 282 laws. Created by Babylonian king Hammurabi, it reflects harsh punishments and the principle of "an eye for an eye." Housed in the Louvre, the stele provides insights into ancient Mesopotamian legal and cultural practices.
#mesopotamia #babylon #hammurabi