Origenes del Derecho

Abstract

The international mobility program to Rome, Athens, Luxor, Cairo, and Madrid was a unique experience that allowed us to understand the origins and evolution of law in a comparative manner. It enabled us to observe firsthand how each civilization built its own concept of justice, power, and social organization. In Rome, it was possible to identify the foundations of Roman law, its structure, and its direct influence on many current legal systems, as well as the importance of law in organizing society. In Athens, we saw the emergence of democracy and citizen participation, supported by the philosophical thinking of authors who still influence our way of thinking about law. In Luxor and Cairo, it was possible to recognize the central role of religion in Ancient Egypt, where the administration of justice was linked to the divinity of the pharaoh, elements that are still present in practices influenced by Islamic law. Finally, Madrid offered a clear vision of the functioning of the modern state and constitutional law, which allowed us to connect everything we had learned with the current legal model in Europe. Key Words: Roman Law, Roman Agora, Roman Empire, Senate, Democracy, Polis, Citizenship, Assembly, Participation, Temples Pharaohs, divine law, Valley of the Kings, Islam, Egyptian Museum, State, political power, modern State, Constitution, Monarchy, judicial power, Parliament.