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Why did Hammurabi have his laws engraved in stone and placed in a public place?

Why did Hammurabi have his laws engraved in stone and placed in a public place?
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Why did Hammurabi have his laws engraved in stone and placed in a public place?

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Answer: for everyone to see the laws

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The main reason why Hammurabi had his laws engraved in stone and placed in a public place is because he wanted them to be well known by all of his citizens so that they could be followed. Transparency is key in any legal system.
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