Ancient Siberian Hair Tests Reveal Earliest Cannabis Use
Published 8h ago · Discovery
Affects Russia · Covered in 2 countries
Hair from an ancient Siberian burial mound reveals the earliest known human use of psychoactive cannabis.
Researchers analyzing hair samples from a 2,800-year-old burial mound in Siberia found chemical traces of marijuana. This discovery marks the earliest documented evidence of humans using cannabis for its psychoactive properties. The findings shed new light on ancient nomadic customs in the region.
- The ageThe tested remains and burial mound date back 2800 years.
- The methodScientists conducted a drug test specifically on hair strands recovered from the site.
Why it matters
Archaeological discoveries concerning ancient intoxicants help historians understand cultural practices, medicine, and social rituals among early nomadic civilizations. Finding physical residue allows researchers to confirm historical hypotheses that previously relied solely on secondary artifacts.
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Researchers discovered positive test results for cannabis in hair samples taken from a 2,800-year-old burial mound in Siberia.
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- CNASiberian burial site reveals ancient use of cannabis as an intoxicant8h ago · open ↗
- The New York TimesWere These Ancient Siberian Nomads the First Stoners?8h ago · open ↗
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