Seeds, preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests

Seeds, preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seeds-preserved-hair-in-tomb-point-to-oldest-signs-of-cannabis-high-2-800-years-ago-study-suggestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ancient Siberian Tomb Yields Earliest Signs of Cannabis Highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seeds-preserved-hair-in-tomb-point-to-oldest-signs-of-cannabis-high-2-800-years-ago-study-suggestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seeds-preserved-hair-in-tomb-point-to-oldest-signs-of-cannabis-high-2-800-years-ago-study-suggests#u187915Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:31:23 +0000Researchers analyzing a burial site in Siberia have discovered seeds and preserved hair that point to the use of cannabis as an intoxicant 2,800 years ago. This discovery suggests that ancient humans were utilizing the plant for psychoactive effects much earlier than previously understood. The findings, detailed in a new study, push back the timeline for early drug use and offer fresh insight into the cultural practices of ancient nomads and warriors who built the burial mound.Why it mattersArchaeological discoveries frequently alter our understanding of ancient habits and mind-altering substa