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Ancient Siberian tomb reveals surprising secrets of cannabis use 2,800 years ago

Scientists investigating a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb discovered roughly 1,000 cannabis seeds and chemical evidence suggesting ancient Scythians used the plant for its intoxicating effects. The remarkable find, surrounded by evidence of elaborate burial rituals and animal sacrifices, offers the oldest directly dated archaeological evidence of psychoactive cannabis use.

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Ancient Siberian tomb reveals surprising secrets of cannabis use 2,800 years ago
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