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The lawcode from Gortyn, Crete was written in the 5th century BCE and is said to be the largest epigraphic text in ancient Greek (8 m x 1.70 m).
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). The Law Code of Gortyn, Crete. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/397/the-law-code-of-gortyn-crete/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "The Law Code of Gortyn, Crete." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/397/the-law-code-of-gortyn-crete/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "The Law Code of Gortyn, Crete." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
