Ancient Egypt's social organization was characterized by a hierarchical structure centered around a divine kingship, where the pharaoh was considered a god-king and held absolute power, supported by a class of nobles and priests. In contrast, Mesopotamia's social organization was more fragmented, comprised of multiple city-states each governed by their own rulers, often with a blend of military and religious leaders, leading to a greater variation in social structures across regions. While both civilizations had a class system that included peasants and slaves, Mesopotamia's political competition among city-states resulted in more diverse societal roles and interactions than the relatively centralized structure of Egyptian society.
In 3 sentences, compare and contrast the social organization of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
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