As part of the Department of Archaeology’s programs in the College of Arts and Humanities at Al-Mustaqbal University—and with a keen emphasis on highlighting societal issues in ancient civilizations—a scholarly workshop titled “Marriage in the Code of Hammurabi” was held in collaboration with the Women’s Affairs Division. It was delivered by Dr. Angham Salim Mohammed in the presence of a gathering of faculty members and students.

The workshop analyzed the articles of Hammurabi’s Code pertaining to marriage, demonstrating how this law regulated marital relationships in terms of rights and duties, and laid down legal provisions that ensured family stability in Babylonian society. It also reviewed specific clauses that illustrate the sophistication of legal thought at that time, especially those concerning the wife’s rights, the bride‐price (dowry), divorce, lineage, and other aspects reflecting the depth of Babylon’s legal system.

Students engaged actively throughout the session, posing numerous questions and contributions that enriched the discussion and opened the floor to comparisons between ancient and modern concepts of marriage, lending the workshop both scholarly rigor and lively interaction.

This workshop forms part of a series of academic activities aimed at enhancing students’ awareness of the cultural and legal heritage of Mesopotamian civilizations and connecting it to contemporary realities in light of archaeological and historical studies.

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