The Stele of Hammurabi is significant as both a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and as
A) an example of Babylonian literature.
B) a religious artifact recording Hebrew tradition.
C) a key to deciphering cuneiform texts.
D) a historical document recording a written code of law.

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The Stele of Hammurabi is significant as a historical document recording a written code of law. It contains 282 laws of the Babylonian society during the reign of King Hammurabi. It is one of the earliest known examples of a written legal code and provides insights into the daily life and values of the Babylonian people. As a work of art, it is also significant for its intricate carvings and details, including a relief sculpture depicting Hammurabi receiving the laws from the Babylonian god, Shamash.

The Stele of Hammurabi Is Significant as Both a Work