There is an abundance of similarities and differences between ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia.I have found that the areas with the most material to compare and contrast are in the topics of social and political patterns. In this essay I will explain differences and similarities of the two civilizations.In this essay I will discuss writing and government systems.
Both civilizations used a system of writing. The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and the Mesopotamians used a form called cuneiform. Hieroglyphics took on more of a picture form while cuneiform appeared more like little scratch marks. Also Hieroglyphics were written on papyrus and cuneiform was written or engraved in stone tablets by using a stylus made out of reeds that grew near
Both civilizations used a system of writing. The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and the Mesopotamians used a form called cuneiform. Hieroglyphics took on more of a picture form while cuneiform appeared more like little scratch marks. Also Hieroglyphics were written on papyrus and cuneiform was written or engraved in stone tablets by using a stylus made out of reeds that grew near