Did ancient Egyptians really go to the Americas?

by Kekmistry

I read somewhere, not sure where, that ancient Egyptian mummies were found with cocaine and tobacco, what evidence is there to back/debunk these claims?

Mictlantecuhtli

There's always room for discussion, but perhaps the section Travel and contact across the Atlantic and Pacific before Columbus from our FAQ will answer your inquiry.

Reedstilt

I noticed that the FAQ for Pre-Columbian Transoceanic contact doesn't actually address this topic specifically. So as an alternative, check out this post by /u/RioAbajo, which tackles it directly in great detail.