Hammurabi was a leader of the Babylonian Empire who created a famous legal code. Under his rule, Babylon thrived as agriculture and trade flourished due to improved irrigation systems. Hammurabi also established roads, postal services, and other infrastructure that supported commerce and made Babylon an important trade center, strengthening the empire's economy. The arts also advanced during this period of prosperity. Hammurabi's detailed legal code covered many aspects of life and helped establish order and his authority.