A Babylonian law code famous for its principle of proportional retaliation ('an eye for an eye'). Carved on a tall stone stele, it is among the earliest and most complete legal collections.
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A Babylonian law code famous for its principle of proportional retaliation ('an eye for an eye'). Carved on a tall stone stele, it is among the earliest and most complete legal collections.