–son of Mubalit, in Babylon
The inscriptions glorifying his reign note the building of new temples and the restoration of old towers and temples in Babylon. Babylon – granted complete remission of debts with his accession – becomes the most important town and religious–cultural center of the entire region. As is well known, Hammurabi’s famous codex of laws was to have a major influence on the laws of the Torah. In his last years Hammurabi renews his conquests; he battles, amongst others, with the King of Mari, Zimri–Lim (1775–1761 BCE) and liquidates his kingdom. Hammurabi’s dynasty rules Babylon for 150 years after his death.