Opium dating back to 14th century BC found in Israel(1/5)

A vessel that contained opium in the 14th century BC, when it was used by Canaanites as an offering for the dead, is displayed in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Opium traces have been discovered in vessels used in burial rituals by the ancient Canaanites in Israel, providing one of the world's earliest evidences of use of the drug.

A vessel that contained opium in the 14th century BC, when it was used by Canaanites as an offering for the dead, is displayed in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Vessels that contained opium in the 14th century BC are displayed in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Vessels that contained opium in the 14th century BC are displayed in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Vessels that contained opium in the 14th century BC are displayed in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)