We've found the oldest drug wrappers ever: 3,500-year-old opium jugs from graves in Israel
Humans and opium have a long history together.
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Humans and opium have a long history together.
The 14th century BC Canaanite ceramic grave goods found at Tel Yehud, Israel have been tested and indicate early opium usage based on pottery vessel residues.
YEHUD, Isarel: Israeli archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery pieces, providing evidence to support the theory that the drug was used in ancient burial rituals.
YEHUD: Israeli archaeologists said on Tuesday they had discovered opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery pieces,...
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority discovered residue of opium in eight vessels that are shaped like upside-down poppy flowers - the plant from which it is derived.