In pre-history - that is before written records there was the legendary king Gilgamesh of the city of Uruk 2700 BCE.
Then we have an actual record of Mesanepada of Ur 2450 BCE.
Kings and Emperors.
in ziggurats
Alot.
the kings were dead,just like you
Pharoah
The Mesopotamian empire is made up of irrigation cuneiform artisans kings and more if this did not help you check out Google.
The Persian and Mesopotamian kings and the Roman Emperors were all absolute rulers.
they placed the power to govern in kings because they believed the god let the kings rule. the gods let the kings rule because the kings worshipped them. the priests were also leaders but not as strong as kings. kings were trusted with Sumerian government because they strongly believed in their religion.
It was believed to be the very first tomb in the Valley of the Kings
They believed that the gods chose their kings
Peopel though Pharaohs were gods
That would depend on who they were, some were kings others peasant farmers.