Hammurabi, King of Babylonia, established greatness in the world's first metropolis. Hammurabi became king in 1792 at a young age but was still very successful. In the early years of his reign, Hammurabi mostly participated in the traditional activities, such as repairing buildings, digging canals, and fighting wars. While under the title of king, Hammurabi set out to do three things. First he wanted to make Babylon secure, second unify Mesopotamia, and win for the Babylonians a place in Mesopotamian civilization. Hammurabi accomplished his first two goals by conquering Assyria in the north and Sumer and Akkad in the south. In his position as king of Babylonia, Hammurabi
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