mesopotamia is greek for “land between the rivers” developed between euphrates and tigris...
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Ancient Mesopotamia
Cradle of Civilization
Mesopotamia is Greek for “Land between the rivers”
Developed between Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
Modern day Iraq
Major Accomplishments
Development of the wheel Great architecture Hammurabi’s Law Codes Cuneiform
Architecture
Architecture Cont.
Architecture Cont.
Code of Law
In 1792 B.C.E., King Hammurabi of Babylon wins control of Mesopotamia and consolidates power.
The city-state of Babylon becomes the new capital of Mesopotamia.
Law Codes
Hammurabi creates a law code to keep order and bring fairness to his kingdom His code included 100’s of laws the dealt with
business, taxes, robbery, murder, violence, marriage, farming and so on.
Based on Lex Talionis (an eye for an eye)
Posted in market square.
Hammurabi’s Laws
Hammurabi's Laws
Cuneiform