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Oldest evidence of psychoactive cannabis use found in 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb

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Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence of psychoactive cannabis use, dating back 2,800 years, in a Siberian tomb. The discovery includes over 1,400 cannabis seeds and, crucially, the detection of cannabinoids like THC in preserved human hair. This finding provides concrete proof of the plant's consumption for its mind-altering effects, supporting historical accounts of its use by cultures such as the Scythians. AI

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Oldest evidence of psychoactive cannabis use found in 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Becky Ferreira ·

    Oldest Evidence of Getting High on Cannabis Discovered In 2,800-Year-Old Tomb: ‘Absolutely Crazy’

    Archaeologists have discovered the oldest direct evidence of psychoactive cannabis use in a Siberian tomb that was used for human and horse sacrifices, a finding that sheds light on ancient rituals and could help revive wild strains of cannabis lost to time.

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