There are many differences between Mesopotamian ziggurats and Egyptian pyramids. Geographical, political, and theological influences affected their design and construction. The Mesopotamian ziggurats were temples to praise their gods. The Sumerians believed their gods lived in the sky so they were built to be higher above land because the people wanted to be closer to the gods. The pyramids didn't have any connection to certain religion just to honor their pharos and queens. The pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs and queens within the pyramids, there were different chambers within them. The people would put gold, jewels, and even their king's slaves so when the king would wake on the other side they would have everything they had