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Which Sumerian Law Code Predates Hammurabi's?
💡 The Answer
- The Code of Ur‑Nammu, written around 2100 BCE, is the oldest known law code.
- It was established by King Ur‑Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur.
- The code includes fines and punishments for crimes like murder and theft.
- It reflects early legal principles of restitution and justice.
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