The Gortyn Law Code, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

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The Gortyn Doric Law Code on Crete, in Boustrophelon script. The Gortyn Doric Law code was an inscription on a wall in Crete which laid out the laws of that area, showing constant revision from archaic times, notably reducing the rights of women and slaves, 5th century BC.

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Size: 5073px × 3461px
Location: World,Europe,Greece,Crete
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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