Pyramids Vs Hammurabi

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a landmark is defined as “An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.” A landmark can also be defined as, “An event or discovery marking an important stage or turning point in something” (Oxford Dictionary). Both Hammurabi’s Code and The Egyptian Pyramids meet the definition of a landmark. Although Hammurabi’s code meets one version of this definition, The Egyptian Pyramids have characteristics of both definitions. Hammurabi’s Code meets the qualifications of a landmark because it has endured historically as an effective tool of governance. “Hammurabi’s systematic codification of existing