Egypt vs Persia: Civilization Comparison and Contrast

by Tomiko Melius, April 2015

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1. Society

women were equal to men;

enjoyed the same economic and legal rights;

marriage was treated like a duty for everybody;

2. Cultural Achievements

Egypt was the first nation to be ahead after implementing hieroglyphic writing.

Most constructions were built by means of mud brick and stone.

Pyramids were constructed for religious purposes.

Egyptian literature is known to be the earliest in the world.

Egyptian piety and history was preserved through oral traditions and were brought throughout millennia.Women were seen as mothers and household keepers.

Patriarchal system was highly encouraged.

Both men and women could marry close relatives in order to preserve dynasties.

Cities were built for protection.

Painting, sculpture and architecture were the most widespread kinds of art.1. Society

The image of women was controversial: King's mother was the highest, the second was the Queen and the chain was created accordingly.

Aristocratic women had more political and legal influence than ordinary women whose rights were violated.

Pregnant women were respected and sons were preferred over daughters.

2. Cultural Achievements

Persian Literature was divided into two periods: pre-Islamic and post-Islamic.

Writing and alphabet were found much later than in Egypt.

Poetry and storytelling dominated Persian literature.

References

Aryanpur, M. (1973). A History of Persian Literature. Tehran: Kayhan Press.

Dieter, A. (2003). The encyclopedia of ancient Egyptian architecture. Cairo: American

University in Cairo Press.

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