Siberian burial site reveals ancient use of cannabis as an intoxicant

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,800‑year‑old Scythian burial mound in the Uyuk Valley of Russia's Tyva Republic containing over 1,400 cannabis seeds and hair with THC signatures, indicating the earliest direct evidence of psychoactive cannabis use. The 140‑meter‑diameter tomb held high‑ranking individuals and associated grave goods.

Source: Siberian burial site reveals ancient use of cannabis as an intoxicant — Channel News Asia

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