Oldest known laws (about 900 years before 10 commandments):
Code of Ur-Nammu:
• Date: Circa 2100–2050 BCE.
• Location: Ancient Mesopotamia (Sumer).
• Content: The code consists of around 57 laws, covering various aspects of daily life, including property rights, personal injury, and marriage. It is written in Sumerian, the language of ancient Sumer.
• Significance: It is notable for establishing the principle of lex talionis, or “law of retribution,” although it often imposed fines rather than physical punishment
Oldest known laws (about 900 years before 10 commandments):
Code of Ur-Nammu:
• Date: Circa 2100–2050 BCE.
• Location: Ancient Mesopotamia (Sumer).
• Content: The code consists of around 57 laws, covering various aspects of daily life, including property rights, personal injury, and marriage. It is written in Sumerian, the language of ancient Sumer.
• Significance: It is notable for establishing the principle of lex talionis, or “law of retribution,” although it often imposed fines rather than physical punishment