“Unveiling Ancient Rituals: Did Our Ancestors Smoke Pot to Honor the Dead?”
Did you ever think ancient civilizations might have had their own version of a smoke session? Well, it turns out they did! Recent archaeological findings at the Jirzankal Cemetery in the rugged Pamir Mountains suggest that people have been enjoying some potent cannabis since at least 2,500 years ago. Seriously, these ancient folks were lighting up in ways that would put today’s standards to shame, with traces of THC—the psychoactive compound that sends you soaring—found at record-high levels in their rituals. Can you imagine gathering around with friends, sharing a good smoke, and discussing the mysteries of the afterlife? This fascinating discovery not only blows the lid off assumptions about ancient burial practices but also reminds us that our relationship with cannabis runs deeper and might be more complex than we ever thought. Curious about how they pulled off these ancient high times? There’s a whole lot more to this story worth exploring! LEARN MORE.
The cannabis traces found at Jirzankal Cemetery in the Pamir Mountains had unusually high concentrations of THC.
Xinhua WuArchaeologists discovered traces of cannabis at an ancient burial ground in Central Asia.
A new discovery suggests people have been smoking pot since at least 2,500 years ago.
As reported by The Guardian, a group of researchers found traces of highly potent cannabis at an ancient burial ground in the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia called Jirzankal Cemetery.
The cannabis residue was found in incense burners on the cemetery grounds, which dates back to the 5th century B.C. That makes it the “earliest directly dated and scientifically verified evidence for ritual cannabis smoking.”
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