"Ur-Nammu presented himself as the father of his people, encouraging them to view his laws as the rules of a home, with punishments taking the form of fines for misbehavior."
"The 57 laws of the Code of Ur-Nammu were likely published by Ur-Nammu's son, Shulgi, and influenced later codes, including the Laws of Eshnunna and the Code of Hammurabi."
The Code of Ur-Nammu, dating from circa 2100-2050 BCE, is the oldest extant law code, attributed to Sumerian king Ur-Nammu or his son Shulgi. It presents a vision of law and order, emphasizing community and respect among subjects. Punishments were primarily fines, reflecting a familial approach to governance. Although incomplete, the code influenced subsequent legal codes, including the Laws of Eshnunna and the Code of Hammurabi, which shaped legal frameworks in other civilizations, including the Mosaic Law of the Bible.
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