The ancient civilization that created the first known set of laws is attributed to the Sumerians of Mesopotamia, particularly with the Code of Ur-Nammu around 2100–2050 BC. However, the more widely recognized set of laws is Hammurabi's Code, established by the Babylonian king Hammurabi around 1754 BC. This code consisted of 282 laws covering various aspects of daily life, including trade, property, family relations, and civil rights, setting a precedent for the rule of law. It emphasized justice's societal role and established the principle of "an eye for an eye," profoundly influencing legal systems in subsequent civilizations.