Ancient Siberian Tomb Reveals Oldest Direct Evidence of Psychoactive Cannabis Use 2,800 Years Ago

An international team of scientists investigating a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb has uncovered approximately 1,000 cannabis seeds and chemical traces in human hair, providing the oldest directly dated archaeological evidence of psychoactive cannabis use. This remarkable find, surrounded by elaborate burial rituals and animal sacrifices, offers new insights into the role of cannabis in ancient Scythian culture.