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The Code of Hammurabi diorite stela, with carved figures at the top showing Hammurabi seated with cuneiform inscriptions below.

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Stela inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi

Close-up of the Code of Hammurabi stele showing rows of ancient cuneiform script carved into dark stone, with some worn and pitted areas on the surface.

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