(Circa 1700 B.C.) Developed by the Babylonians, it is the earliest known written law code.Three hundred laws executing justice for all. Its best known law is, 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' when calling for punishment for a crime. It promoted justice but treated social classes differently.

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1. (Circa 1700 B.C.) Developed by the Babylonians, it is the earliest known written law code.Three hundred laws executing justice for all. Its best known law is, 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' when calling for punishment for a crime. It promoted justice but treated social classes differently.