Ancient Egypt Vs Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt VS Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt was a more advanced civilization than Mesopotamia.
Ancient Egypt was the birthplace of many world-changing inventions. Hundreds of years before the Chinese invented paper, Egyptians invented the use of papyrus to make a paper-like material on which to write. In fact, the word “paper” comes from the Greek word for papyrus. Papyrus was ahead of its time, more so than the Mesopotamian method of writing on clay tablets. Egyptians made the design of the chariot better by making it lighter and faster and changing the position of the axle. Mesopotamians didn’t even have experience with horses until they were invaded by the Assyrians in 1400 BC. Egyptians built the Great Pyramids of Giza, which is the
only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands today. Egyptians also invented eye makeup, door locks and keys, bowling, and came up with a mathematical system based on 10 as well as a calendar with four months in a season, 30 days in a month, and 360 days in a year.
Ancient Egypt had a more stable government than Mesopotamia. It was one united empire, ruled by the Pharaoh. In contrast, Mesopotamia was made up of city-states that were self-governed and prone to fighting for power. Though Ancient Egypt fought in wars, they did not occur as often because of Egypt’s strong natural boundaries: harsh deserts to the west and east, the Mediterranean Sea in the north, the Red sea in the east, and rapids on the Nile in the south. It was constantly was in the midst of war and chaos. In fact, the first known war is believed to have occurred between two city-states in Mesopotamia.
Another advanced aspect of Ancient Egypt was the status of women. Women had a surprisingly high status in Ancient Egypt. They were considered equal to men by the law. Under special circumstances, a woman could be Pharaoh. Women could buy and sell property, seek divorces, and have the job of priestesses, weavers, musicians, dancers, weavers, and more. Property was even inherited through the female line.
Ancient Egypt was a more advanced civilization than Mesopotamia.
Ancient Egypt was the birthplace of many world-changing inventions. Hundreds of years before the Chinese invented paper, Egyptians invented the use of papyrus to make a paper-like material on which to write. In fact, the word “paper” comes from the Greek word for papyrus. Papyrus was ahead of its time, more so than the Mesopotamian method of writing on clay tablets. Egyptians made the design of the chariot better by making it lighter and faster and changing the position of the axle. Mesopotamians didn’t even have experience with horses until they were invaded by the Assyrians in 1400 BC. Egyptians built the Great Pyramids of Giza, which is the
only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands today. Egyptians also invented eye makeup, door locks and keys, bowling, and came up with a mathematical system based on 10 as well as a calendar with four months in a season, 30 days in a month, and 360 days in a year.
Ancient Egypt had a more stable government than Mesopotamia. It was one united empire, ruled by the Pharaoh. In contrast, Mesopotamia was made up of city-states that were self-governed and prone to fighting for power. Though Ancient Egypt fought in wars, they did not occur as often because of Egypt’s strong natural boundaries: harsh deserts to the west and east, the Mediterranean Sea in the north, the Red sea in the east, and rapids on the Nile in the south. It was constantly was in the midst of war and chaos. In fact, the first known war is believed to have occurred between two city-states in Mesopotamia.
Another advanced aspect of Ancient Egypt was the status of women. Women had a surprisingly high status in Ancient Egypt. They were considered equal to men by the law. Under special circumstances, a woman could be Pharaoh. Women could buy and sell property, seek divorces, and have the job of priestesses, weavers, musicians, dancers, weavers, and more. Property was even inherited through the female line.