Tiwanaku = Junkies!

That’s right Ladies and Gents, the Tiwanaku were Junkies! Archaeologists have discovered the first solid evidence of Ancient drug use in the Andes.

Trace amounts of a chemical known to have hallucinogenic properties has been found on the hair of two mummies found in the Apaza Valley, Chile.

The Tiwanaku are believed to be the precursor civilisation to the Inca, and have a rich but somewhat enigmatic cultural history. However, 'Snuff Kits' are some of the most common finds associated with the Tiwanaku mummies.

Ergo, ANCIENT DRUG USE!

Some archaeologists argue that the drug itself may have been used for medicinal purposes, such as pain relief.

Others suggest that the skull damage identified on cranial X-rays of the recovered mummies is evidence of continued ritualistic drug use.

To fully understand if the latter is a legitimate possibility, I suggest a cranial X-ray comparison of the Tiwanaku mummies and Kate Moss.

For more information see http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081022-drug-mummies_2.html