Do you suppose that maybe the egyptians cultivated a plant that was related to coca, but went out of cultivation ( and possibly into extinction) when that culture vanished? I know there are many plants that are similar on both continents ( like the species Raphia [a palm] which occurs in both africa and south america ( or am i wrong?) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------- "Its like trying to touch the sky but over look the sun........Can you feel the beat?" ---------------------Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam with Full Force---------------------------