Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental.

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Opium use may have been widespread in ancient Egyptian culture—including potentially among notable kings. Yale researchers found chemical traces of opiates in an ancient alabaster vase at the Peabody ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ancient Egyptians may have used opium a lot. Based on recent ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum's Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...