Like other cultures, Mesopotamia, had a polytheistic religion. Probably due to the environment, the gods that were created were created cruel and sadistic, much like their weather patterns. With the creation of gods comes the belief of immortality, whi

ch is well described in the world’s first epic poem called “Gilgamesh”. In the Epic of Gilgamesh human mortality is a major factor and there is much uncertainty about life after death.

The natural borders allowed a long rich history for Egypt, with the Atlas Mountains to the south, the Sahara desert to the west, the Red Sea to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to north. Similarly, ancient Egyptian villages ruled themselves separately up until 3150 B.C.E. when Menes, Egypt’s first pharaoh, took control and united the villages into a kingdom.

Many similarities exist between the two as well as many differences. Both civilizations dedicated their rich cultures for the world to benefit.

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