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2,800-year-old Siberian tomb reveals ancient cannabis use

Short2News· 2h ago ·Siberia ·1 reads

Archaeologists have discovered cannabis seeds and traces of the substance in human hair within a 2,800-year-old prince's tomb in southern Siberia. The site, known as Tunnug 1, also featured evidence of ritual horse sacrifices. This significant finding highlights the historical role of cannabis in ancient funerary rites and provides new insights into early psychoactive consumption.

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