Gay marriage has always been a controversial subject. In order
to determine the legality of such marriage, it is vital that the
history of gay marriage be considered. However, the individual
and societal interpretations of accepted standards tend to
heighten the tension that surrounds the subject of gay marriage.
Studies revealed that relationships between the same sexes have
enjoyed freedom, especially in greater parts of Egypt and
Mesopotamia. There was even a tomb for a gay couple which means
that the kingdom recognized such union. However, such practice
was more common in Mesopotamia. The Code of Hammurabi did not
restrict same-sex marriage although marriages were well-
regulated during such time. There were cited examples of gay
marriages during the classical antiquity. Even Plato was able to
describe homosexual attractions in his work entitled
‘Symposium’. In Greek artworks, same-sex interactions were also
depicted with equal status as men-women relationships. However,
not all states or countries approve