Archaeologists studying a burial site in Siberia report evidence that people used cannabis for psychoactive purposes about 2,800 years ago. Multiple outlets describe cannabis seeds found at the site and chemical testing of biological material, including hair, as the basis for concluding that the plant was consumed in a way consistent with intoxication.
Several reports frame the discovery as the earliest known direct sign of getting “high,” sometimes noting it involved preserved remains such as mummy hair. The coverage also links the find to burial rituals and the wider context of the people associated with the tomb, including references to Scythian or nomadic groups.
Where outlets differ is in how they interpret the tomb’s purpose and the ritual setting. Some stories mention sacrifices, and one outlet suggests a specific use connected to calming victims. Other outlets keep the emphasis more general on burial-ritual consumption, the testing results, and the age of the remains.
