The “Code of Hammurabi” is considered one of the most valuable discoveries of human existence. In fact, its very existence laid the foundation for the justice system we rely on today. The creation of the “Code” was a tremendous achievement not only for Babylonian society but for the entire Mesopotamian region since King Hammurabi was the ruler of this entire region. Its design can be seen as the first culmination of the laws of different regions into a single, logical text. Hammurabi wanted to be an effective ruler and realized that this could be achieved through the use of a common set of laws that applied to all territories and citizens falling under his rule. This article will discuss the Code of Hammurabi and its implications after its creation. Before Hammurabi, the ruler was “Sargon of Akkad”; a revolutionary leader who began his professional life as a minister. Sargon was also an extraordinary warrior who conquered cities and then brought them under his rule. As a result, his armies increased in number and power. Sargon found it important to be physically present in each territory and traveled with his armies from city to city. Unfortunately, these trips were inconvenient for the cities he visited because they had to provide him with accommodation. Sargon took control of trade routes and resources as a means of generating wealth; this ultimately created resentment among the territories. Despite Sargon's rule, each territory continued to maintain its own laws and way of life. (Bentley and Zeigler, p. 29) Sargon created a legacy for those who followed him, especially Hammurabi. Hammurabi was perhaps one of the most famous rulers of the Babylonian Empire; self-proclaimed "king of the four districts o...... middle of paper...... 'I put her aside' so she would leave the house; if he doesn't tell, she will continue to live in the house even if he chooses to marry someone else. On the other hand, a woman can also file for divorce if she has not done anything wrong during her marriage but does not want to be with her husband. Provided such a woman has been judged "good" and said, "You shall not own me," she can take all the wealth she brought into the marriage and return it to her parents. (Bentley and Zeigler, p. 31) Hammurabi's Code of Law was the original father of our "criminal and civil laws" today. He provided advice on the creation of a general code that was intended to be fair and applicable to all classes of citizens. Hammurabi can be considered the ancestor of the modern judicial system; we should be very grateful to past societies and leaders for their contributions.