The Role of Land Surveying in Ancient Mesopotamia: Insights from the Code of Hammurabi
Land surveying has long been heralded as one of the foundational professions in human civilization, often called the "second-oldest profession" due to its deep historical roots. This sentiment, while tongue-in-cheek, is a testament to the essential role that surveying has played in organizing societies and maintaining order since the dawn of civilization. Few documents encapsulate this importance better than t