Was the Hammurabi's code found accidentally or purposely?

Hammurabi's Code was discovered accidentally in 1901 by a French archaeological team during excavations at the ancient site of Susa in modern-day Iran. The stele containing the code was unearthed along with other artifacts, indicating that it was not intentionally sought out. This ancient legal text, dating back to around 1754 BCE, is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes. Its discovery provided significant insights into Babylonian law and society.