Hammurabi | The First Emperor of Babylon | Ancient Mesopotamia

The small kingdom of Babylon rose to great prominence under the leadership of a cunning Amorite king named Hammurabi. A fearsome ruler and military commander, Hammurabi conquered all of Mesopotamia, with Babylon serving as the heart of his powerful new empire. ——————— Thanks to our Patrons! - The Armchair Egyptologist Denise Lindsey