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Do women have any rights or protection under the Code of Hammurabi?

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In Hammurabi's Code, a woman was considered the property of her father or husband, who administered her dowry. ... For example, if a married woman were found guilty of adultery, she could be drowned (or only saved at the mercy of her husband). Adultery went against the laws of the community that regarded women as property.

So, i think the answer to your question is "No"

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