Concept
Hammurabi's Code is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world, offering a glimpse into the ancient Babylonian way of life, governance, and justice with its 282 laws inscribed on a stone stele. It established a presumption of innocence and specific penalties for crimes, influencing later legal systems with its 'eye for an eye' principle and its emphasis on equality under the law, albeit viewed through the societal hierarchies of its time.
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