The Empire of Babylon

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The Empire of Babylon (1859-539 BCE)

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The next great empire to rule Mesopotamia after the fall of the Akkadians.

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King Hammurabi (1792-1750 BCE)

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The 6th King of Babylon who expanded the Empire to its furthest extent by use of warfare and diplomacy.

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Hammurabi's Code

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Written in 1754 BCE, it is the oldest set of written laws we know of, containing 282 laws. It was written on a 7ft-4in tall stele placed in the center of Babylon, with copies spread throughout the Empire.

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Future of Babylon in 1595 BCE

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Babylon was defeated by the Hittites and then controlled by other Mesopotamian Empires like the Kassites and the Assyrians.

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Neo-Babylon

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The Newly Independent Babylonian Empire (626 BCE)

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Hammurabi's society was Equal or Unequal

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Unequal; based on the existence of slaves, the differing punishments based on class, and lack of rights for women