Egyptian and Mesopotamian Writing: Hieroglyph and Cuneiform. This paper examines Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian writing systems. Egypt developed a hieroglyphic system while Mesopotamia developed the earlier, and ultimately more widespread, cuneiform. The distinctive and significant differences between the two systems are contrasted. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 7 source(s) listed Filename: 8071 Egyptian Mesopotamian.doc Price: 44.75