What are the early legal codes?

Early legal codes are structured sets of laws and regulations that established guidelines for behavior and justice in ancient societies. Notable examples include the Code of Hammurabi from Babylon, dating back to around 1754 BCE, which is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. Other important legal codes include the Twelve Tables of Rome and the laws of ancient Greece. These codes laid the groundwork for legal systems by codifying norms and standards for governance and social order.