Hammurabi
8 articles tagged with "Hammurabi"
The Decline of Hammurabi's Babylonian Empire
Explore the decline of Hammurabi's Babylonian Empire due to internal weaknesses and external threats from Assyria and the Hittites.
The Rise of Marduk: Babylonian Religious Authority in Mesopotamia
Explore Marduk's rise as Babylon's chief deity through political shifts and cultural developments in Mesopotamia.
Babylonian Civilization: Legacy and Reality
Explore the rich heritage of Babylonian civilization through its political, economic, and cultural advancements, featuring Hammurabi’s laws and the palace at Mari.
The Institution of Slavery in Ancient Babylonia
Explore ancient Babylonia's social, economic systems centered around slavery, from conquest to debt bondage, regulated by Hammurabi’s laws.
Hammurabi's Code and the Emergence of Legal Institutions in Ancient Mesopotamia
Explore Hammurabi's Code, showcasing Mesopotamia's transition from kinship-based governance to formal legal institutions through codified laws.
Hammurabi's Babylon and the Codification of Law in Ancient Mesopotamia
Explore Hammurabi's Babylonian Empire and its legacy of law codification in ancient Mesopotamia.
The Rise and Fall of Hammurabi's Babylon
Explore Hammurabi's rise and fall in ancient Mesopotamia, shaping law and governance for centuries.
Early Peoples and Civilizations of the Near East
Explore early Near Eastern civilizations along the Fertile Crescent, from agricultural development to city-states and dynasties.