
Opium traces discovered in Israel vessels used in burial rituals
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Scientists discovered opium residue in ancient pottery vessels used in Israel burial rituals, uncovering what may be the oldest known evidence of opium use.
A new joint study by the Weizmann Institute of Science, Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, analysed organic residue in eight of the vessels and found that it was opium, some of which was produced locally and some in Cyprus.
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