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Unearthing Ancient Human Hallucinogenic Experiences in a Cave

Archaeologists have recently discovered evidence that ancient humans were using psychoactive drugs in a cave located in the modern-day Spanish region of Murcia. The discovery was made when scientists analyzed human hairs recovered from the site, which contained traces of scopolamine, an alkaloid found naturally in certain plants and known for its hallucinogenic effects.

The findings suggest that prehistoric people may have been intentionally consuming scopolamine as part of religious or spiritual rituals. This is supported by other evidence, such as artwork depicting animals with enlarged eyes and bodies – characteristics associated with drug-induced hallucinations – which has been found at similar sites across Europe.

This discovery sheds new light on our understanding of how ancient cultures interacted with their environment and suggests they had more sophisticated knowledge than previously thought about the properties of various plants growing around them. It also raises questions about why these substances were used and what purpose they served within prehistoric societies; further research will be needed to answer these questions fully.

Read more at Futurism
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