The statement "measuring rods and coiled rope," which connotes the ruler's capacity to build social order and render judgments,is best depicted on the ____.
A) stele of Hammurabi
B) Standard of Ur
C) victory Stele of Naram-Sin
D) victory stele of Eannatum (Stele of the Vultures)

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The stele of Hammurabi is a monument that depicts the Babylonian King Hammurabi receiving the laws from the god Shamash. The laws are written on the stele, and Hammurabi is shown holding a measuring rod and a coiled rope, symbolizing his role as a just ruler who establishes social order and makes judgments based on precise measurements.

The Statement "Measuring Rods and Coiled Rope," Which Connotes the Ruler's