Egypt as a unified state existed ca. 5000 years ago. The Egyptians were already trading w/other countries. There are imported pottery vessels in tombs w/dates well before the unification, and some V early tombs contain Lapis that came all the way from Afghanistan. How could people who are essentially tripping balls manage to set up trade w/foreign countries? All the distractions, and pointing and laughing would have got them killed, not lucrative business deals.
“We are prepared to offer…”
"Silence! The God Ra is speaking to me Right Now!"
(whispering)
"Look at his beard!"
(trying to hide snickering)
“I know, right?”
(still trying to hide snickering)
“It looks just like Neithhotep’s sister’s hair!”
(still trying to hide snickering, with less success)
“Just Look At It!”
(explosive laughter)
