The First Dynasty of Babylon (Old Babylonia before Hammurabi)

The First Dynasty of Babylon (Old Babylonia before Hammurabi)
Continuing our study of the Old Babylonian Period, we now come to the advent and ascent of the First Dynasty of Babylon. This is the same dynasty that the famous Hammurabi hails from. However, before he came to power and revolutionized the region, his predecessors had to first create and consolidate their kingdom. This is the story of how they did that, paving the way for Hammurabi to eventually accomplish all that he did.