According to information from the BBC, new research revealed that, more than 3 thousand years ago, people already used drugs hallucinogens in the region of Spain.
The scientists responsible for the study say that hair found in a cemetery in Menorca revealed that the oldest civilizations already consumed drugs from plants and shrubs.
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To date, this may be the most compelling and dated evidence, proving the use of hallucinogenic drugs thousands of years ago.
The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports, showing all signs of human life in the Es Cárritx cave, located in southwest Menorca.
In total, in this location, there are more than 200 graves Humans, which may have been used in rituals and burial sites, during 600 BC. W. years, until 800 BC. W.
Regarding the substances and signs of drug use, scientists understand that they may have been applied during rituals in the cave.
The research also suggests that such substances could even involve shamans, who would supposedly be able to control all the effects and symptoms of the drugs. In this case, they would be used to achieve a trance state, essential in some ancient religious ceremonies.
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The locks found were dyed red — it is believed that during rituals — and could be from more than one human being. All of them show at least three psychoactive substances.
Among them, scientists found: atropine, scopolamine and ephedrine. They increase alertness and energy of users.
In addition, the researchers also found some spiral-shaped objects carved into lids. They understand that this may represent states of consciousness after the influence of hallucinogens.
This study is very important, because all others previously published on the topic were based on indirect historical evidence. Examples include the discovery of hallucinogenic plants through ancient artistic representations.
