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The Code of Hammurabi
A view of part of the code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest systems of law. It was named after the ruler of Babylon who reigned from 1795 - 1750 BCE. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 13588673
© 2004 Getty Images
Civilization Fixdate Part Picture Binary Code Earliest Hammurabi Systems
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning Poster Prints, featuring the iconic "The Code of Hammurabi" by Kean Collection from Fine Art Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a part of one of the earliest known systems of law, dating back to ancient Babylon around 1795-1750 BCE. Ruled by the legendary King Hammurabi, this code set a precedent for civil law and justice that has influenced legal systems around the world for millennia. Bring the rich history of ancient civilizations into your home or office with this beautiful and thought-provoking print. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print of "The Code of Hammurabi" today and let the wisdom of the past inspire you.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.6cm x 59.4cm (13.2" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Code of Hammurabi - Unveiling the Ancient System of Law
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. This print offers a mesmerizing glimpse into one of humanity's earliest systems of law - The Code of Hammurabi. Named after the powerful ruler who reigned over Babylon from 1795 to 1750 BCE, this ancient artifact holds immense historical significance. The photograph showcases a section of the code, meticulously engraved on stone tablets. Each line represents a set of laws that governed every aspect of life in Mesopotamia during Hammurabi's reign. From commerce and property rights to family matters and criminal justice, this comprehensive legal framework aimed to maintain order and harmony within society. As we delve into this visual masterpiece, we are transported back in time, witnessing the birthplace of civilization itself. The intricate binary code etched onto these tablets serves as a testament to human ingenuity even in its earliest forms. It reminds us that our thirst for justice and desire for societal structure have been fundamental throughout history. Through this print, Kean Collection invites us to reflect upon our own modern legal systems while paying homage to the origins from which they emerged. It is an invitation to explore the roots that shaped our present-day understanding of law and governance. With no people present in the image, it allows us uninterrupted contemplation as we marvel at this extraordinary relic from an ancient world where rules were etched in stone – forever preserved for future generations to decipher and appreciate.
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