Egypt and Mesopotamia are the first civilizations. They have many similarities and differences. Some are great and some are small. However in all they are similar since they have many things in common. They worshiped many gods and mostly the sun god. Each civilization had many inventions mainly the writing systems, hieroglyphics and cuneiform. The main difference between Mesopotamia and Egypt is that Mesopotamia was located in the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, whereas Egypt is located on the banks of the Nile. In Mesopotamia there were the Hammurabi code which were harsh laws that covered every aspect of their lives. While in Egypt they believed in harmony as there was not so harsh laws for crimes and other dishonesties.