2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia has evidence of the earliest use of cannabis — possibly as a way to calm human sacrifice victims

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Seeds found in an ancient grave and chemical compounds discovered in mummy hair have revealed people got high on marijuana 2,800 years ago. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.
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Human Hair in a 2,800-Year-Old Tomb Points to What May Be the Earliest Known Cannabis High
Learn more about how cannabis seeds and human hair from a Scythian tomb led researchers to identify the oldest use of cannabis for intoxicating purposes.
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2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia has evidence of the earliest use of cannabis — possibly as a way to calm human sacrifice victims
Seeds found in an ancient grave and chemical compounds discovered in mummy hair have revealed people got high on marijuana 2,800 years ago.
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Tomb in Siberia reveals humans were using cannabis 2800 years ago
Psychoactive compounds have been found in a hair from a Scythian tomb in Siberia, providing the earliest direct evidence of cannabis being used as a drug


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