The Code of Hammurabi, 1792-1750 BC, 282 laws. Artist: Unknown

The Code of Hammurabi, 1792-1750 BC, 282 laws. Artist: Unknown

2-580-069 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Stela of the Lawcode of Hammurabi made of black basalt, 1792-1750 BC. The King stands before a seated god, probably Shamash - a solar god, patron of Justice. The Stele is from Babylon but was taken to Susa in c1200 BC, and is from the Louvre's collection.


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  1. Unknown:
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  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

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  1. Object

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Society & Culture Law & Crime

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3160x5552
File Size : 51,400kb


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  1. NCKJI9
  1. 1A
  1. 0370001295
  1. 2-580-069
  1. 2580069

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