Hammurabi was the king of this empire.

An example of one of their laws; A builder who sold a poorly built house that collapsed and killed its owner could be put to death. If the owner's son was killed in the collapse, the builder's son could be put to death.

Traded with people along the Persian Gulf.

Sargon was their first ruler

This empire was created by a warlike people

Fell after 200 years.

Ruled by powerful kings, but religion remained very important.

Especially well known for their three dimensional sculptures.

Built some of the earliest aqueducts..

Women had rights in this empire.

Known for their two-dimensional sculptures.

This empire regained control and called it the "new" empire.

Egyptians driven out of Syria.

An inner wall and an outer wall were built around Babylon.

Agade was this empire's capital.

The "House of the Platform Between Heaven and Earth" was built.

Writers wrote historical poems.

Created the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Lasted about 300 years.

The people were skilled in math and astronomy.

Trade helped this empire's economy.

The first sundial was created

The capital was on the Euphrates river and became an important center for trade.

Discoveries led to 60 minute hour and the 7 day week.

Used a code of laws to unify this empire.

This empire lasted only 75 years.

The capital city was built with tributes.

They could not fight off neighbors who rose up against them.

This empire ruled Sumer.

This empire rose to power again around 900 BCE.

This empire made their god Marduk supreme over other gods.

Their language replaced the Sumerian language.

Kept irrigation systems working properly.

Was the world's first empire.

The two-dimensional sculptures were called bas-reliefs.

These people spread tales about their cruelty.