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Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that cannabis was used for psychoactive purposes as early as 2,800 years ago in Siberia, according to a study published in the journal Science. The team found over 1,000 cannabis seeds and human hair samples with traces of THC and CBN in a Scythian tomb, indicating the use of cannabis in rituals. This discovery predates previously known use in neighboring China by at least 300 years. However, some experts question the hair analysis methodology, suggesting more rigorous forensic toxicology tests would be needed to confirm cannabis use. The Scythians, ancient nomadic equestrians, are believed to have used cannabis in their burial rites, possibly as a calming agent for human sacrifices.
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