Ancient Egyptians likely used opiates regularly

Ars Technica
By Jennifer OuelletteNov 17, 2025, 8:42 am40 pts
Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just indulge occasionally: according to a paper published in the Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology, opiate…

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