The ancient civilization that created one of the earliest known codes of law was the Babylonian civilization, under King Hammurabi. Hammurabi's Code, dating back to around 1754 BC, is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. The code consists of 282 laws that addressed various aspects of daily life, including trade, labor, property rights, family relations, and civil rights. Famous for its principle of "an eye for an eye," the code emphasized justice and the rule of law, influencing subsequent legal systems across various cultures.