Differences and similarities in the culture of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

Egypt and Mesopotamia were on the same continent, but their culture and way of life were peculiar and relatively different. The Egyptian state was located among the deserts. This saved the inhabitants from the raids of nomads and barbarians. The territories of Mesopotamia often fell prey to nomads and thieves. Therefore, not much attention was paid to culture there. Often, craft shops and cultural flourishing sites were suppressed by raids. Cultural values based on pagan faith developed in Egypt. Majestic pyramids and palaces were built there.