The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia that dates back to about 1772 B.C. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian king, enacted The Code which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. The Code is based on the concept of an “eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” As students read, they should take notes on the various conditions in the code's laws and punishments. This text is for 7th grade students.