The Gortyn Law Code, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

The Gortyn Law Code, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

2-605-234 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The Gortyn Doric Law Code on Crete, in Boustrophelon script. The Gortyn Doric Law code was an inscription on a wall in Crete which laid out the laws of that area, showing constant revision from archaic times, notably reducing the rights of women and slaves, 5th century BC.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
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  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

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  1. Object

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World Europe Greece Crete

  1. 35 10 00 N , 025 00 00 E

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Society & Culture Law & Crime

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5073x3461
File Size : 51,439kb


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  1. MAAS19
  1. 6C
  1. 0370003311
  1. 2-605-234
  1. 2605234

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