History of Egypt and Mesopotamia
The ancient societies of Egypt and Mesopotamia were two of the earliest civilizations that have been recorded. In many respects the society of Mesopotamia was more significant than that of Egypt, but because of all of the large structures the Egyptians built, many of which still remain, Egypt’s place in modern society is more familiar. … Keep Reading → Mesopotamian society had perhaps the earliest evidence of a decentralized government. Even though Mesopotamia was ruled by kings, the structure allowed for participation and influence of local city-states. Such an environment didn’t exist in Egypt, where the Pharaoh’s ruled the land unequivocally. Because the Pharaoh was considered a descendant of God, large monuments were built in his honor. Ancient Mesopotamia was a more advanced society with a more complex writing system as well as greater achievement in science and astronomy. Egyptian society had some significant achievement in medicine, but the focus of the society was more on religion.
