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Israel. Earliest evidence of opium use found in burial site in Israel
Israel. Earliest evidence of opium use found in burial site in Israel
Evidence of the earliest use of the narcotic opium has been found in an ancient burial site in Israel.
Traces were discovered by archaeologists in pottery vessels at the complex in Yehud, about 11km (7 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv.
They say the containers date back about 3,400 years, apparently having been used in local burial rituals.
The site was used by inhabitants during the period when the land was known as Canaan. (BBC, UK, 20.09.2022)