A civilization can be defined as “The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced”. Babylon was an important step in the development of human societies. Many of Babylon's inventions continue to influence lifeways today. Babylon developed the world’s first written legal code and prompted profound changes and advancements in astronomy and math. This contributed to Babylon’s legacy and advancements to human society. Through Babylon’s many inventions and exceptional control over its people, it attained power and wealth as a city, and as a result grew more complex. Babylon can be considered a civilization that is advanced and organized because of its progress in a codified justice system, social hierarchy …show more content…
Babylon’s justice system was dictated by the laws found in Hammurabi’s Code of Laws. This Code is “the earliest-known example of a ruler proclaiming publicly to his people an entire body of laws,” and was the first attempt to codify laws in a society. This shows Hammurabi, was thinking critically about justice. In thinking critically about justice, Hammurabi attempted to improve the justice system by creating better and more specific laws. This proves that Hammurabi had the desire to ensure the city of Babylon reached its maximum potential and achieved great advancement, something that must be achieved in order for a city to be qualified as a civilization. Previously, a set of laws were generally known to civilians but were never recorded or displayed prominently. This could cause misinterpretations and misunderstandings and the law could be challenged with less difficulty, as there was no …show more content…
Art was displayed prominently in Babylon, ensuring its people understood the importance of abiding by the laws in order to please the gods and ensure organization throughout the civilization. The fact that the monument was placed in a populated area also proves that Hammurabi wanted his people to remember it and therefore understand the importance of the laws. Babylon was advanced in the sense that they understood the importance of showing its people the origins of the laws in order to prevent confusion over the authority of its rulers to once again ensure organization of the