https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earliest-evidence-of-cannabis-use-found-in-ancient-siberian-tombContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earliest-evidence-of-cannabis-use-found-in-ancient-siberian-tombhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/earliest-evidence-of-cannabis-use-found-in-ancient-siberian-tomb#u188116Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:56:20 +0000Archaeologists investigating an ancient Siberian burial complex have uncovered the earliest direct archaeological evidence of humans consuming cannabis for psychoactive purposes. Excavations at the royal Scythian tomb revealed roughly 1,000 cannabis seeds alongside chemical traces indicating the plant was used as an intoxicant. The site also contained preserved hair and remains from elaborate burial rituals, including horse and human sacrifices. Researchers state the discovery pushes back the timeline for psychoactive drug use in antiquity, shedding new light on ancient cultural and burial pra