The theme of kingship and religion goes hand in hand due to their significance in the ancient world. The only way historians can interpret the art that was made in early times is by looking at the artifacts that represent the symbolism. Based on the textbook and various different sources it is evident that religion and kingship were an important part of people's lives. Various rulers in Mesopotamia, pharaohs in Egypt, and kings in Crete in the Aegean exerted a powerful influence on people. Depending on the location of the habitat some factors were more powerful than others. At one point in time in certain regions, kings were favored over gods, where in some places the Gods had absolute power. In Mesopotamia, especially in the Assyrian period, absolute kingship was practiced. (Assyrian Period, 2/10) The king was all about the people. Only a male was chosen for the role of sovereign, it was unheard of for a woman to govern. In various types of arts the horns on the helmets indicated the divine. (Assyrian Period, 2/10) Power and religion functioned together as a unit in Mesopotamia, the Assyrian region. Looking at the famous citadel from that area shows the power of the ruler. The palace had a special section for the leader right in the center compared to the religious chapel, which indicates that the king is more important or as important as the gods. The people of the citadel were rich and powerful, the lower class lived outside the structure. The palace was intended to serve as a place of residence for a king, his family and other high-ranking people. Furthermore, it was a shield in a sense, the citadel was surrounded by gates to protect it from external threats. The citadel is a clear demonstration of the king's power. The lower class... the middle of the paper... is welcome, it's the community of commerce and entertainment for all. In summary, the differences and similarities between the three regions discussed above are colossal. In Mesopotamia, the idea of ​​kingship completely surpasses the religious aspect of life. The king is the main source of power, but the deity also plays an important role. Looking at the great pyramids it is evident that the pharaohs positioned themselves as gods. The concept of pharaohs and gods went hand in hand and no questions were asked. The society of the Aegean region focused its attention exclusively on mythology, the idea of ​​god and ruler was purely allegorical. The religious aspect was certainly not known. The only evidence to support the religion were images of priests and priestesses. The art consisted of many animals that could play a religious role in people's lives.