Mesopotamian cities were built around palaces and temples, while Indus Valley cities followed a planned grid system around fortresses. BulletsIn In Mesopotamia, most people lived in cities, whereas the majority in the Indus Valley resided in villages. Mesopotamian cities had protective walls, whereas walls in the Indus Valley were built around homes for protection. Mesopotamians

The Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations, two of the oldest known cultures, share several remarkable similarities, which indicate common approaches in their development. BulletsIn Both civilizations used sun-dried bricks to build their houses. Tools and weapons like arrows and snares were common in both civilizations. Agriculture and trade were the primary economic activities for both.