Mesopotamian cities were governed by priestly rulers who interpreted the will of the gods.They also ruled in accordance with their wishes.Priests and priestesses occupied the highest place in Mesopotamia social hierarchy.
Merchants, scribes, and officers belonged to the upper echelons of society, as did the accountants, architects, and astrologers.
Slaves were the lowest among the social classes of Mesopotamia. As was the case in ancient Greece and Rome, many slaves were members of enemy nations, tribes, or cities captured in war.
