Question

What is the Stele of Hammurabi (above)? How did it come to exist? What is its significance?

Answer 1

The Code of Hammurabi refers to a set of rules or laws enacted by the Babylonian King Hammurabi.The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian code of law of ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to about 1754 BC.

This is all I know about it.It is also in  Akkadian language.

Answer 2

Answer:  

The Stele of Hammurabi was carved in Diorite, a very hard rock, and stands approximately seven feet tall. On the rock is engraved the image of Hammurabi who stands next to the seated sun god, Shamash. Legend says that the sun god told Hammurabi of the laws that should be shared. The laws are engraved at the bottom in cuneiform, and flow horizontally. It is significant because it is the first known written code of law.