The Code of Hammurabi included protections for women and property rights
Dating back to 1754 BCE, this ancient Babylonian legal text established surprisingly structured rights for women and private property, laying a foundational blueprint for justice in early civilizations.
The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. While known for its harsh eye for an eye punishments, it also provided legal safeguards for women, such as the right to own property and receive alimony after a divorce.
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