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Discover how Sumerians cultivated the "joy plant" 5,000 years ago. Journey back to the cradle of civilization in this immersive sleep story exploring the fascinating history of opium in ancient Mesopotamia. Learn how Sumerian farmers first domesticated poppy plants, the intricate harvesting techniques used to collect precious latex from scored seedpods, and how this powerful substance shaped Babylonian medicine, Assyrian religious rituals, and daily life between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. From temple ceremonies to physician's chambers, explore the complex relationship ancient civilizations had with psychoactive plants. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking relaxing, educational content about ancient drugs, Mesopotamian culture, archaeological discoveries, and the origins of medicinal practices that still influence us today. Drift off while learning about cuneiform medical tablets, opium trade routes, and the sophisticated pharmacological knowledge of humanity's first cities. Subscribe for more ASMR ancient history documentaries and sleep stories from the ancient world.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - 2:45 Ancient Mesopotamia Opium Introduction
2:45 - 6:20 Sumerian Civilization & Opium Discovery
6:20 - 9:15 Opium Poppy Cultivation Basics
9:15 - 13:40 Ancient Farming Methods Mesopotamia
13:40 - 18:25 Opium Harvesting Techniques Explained
18:25 - 22:50 How Opium Affects The Brain
22:50 - 28:35 Ancient Mesopotamian Medicine & Pain Relief
28:35 - 34:20 Babylonian Physician Medical Practices
34:20 - 40:15 Ancient Religious Rituals & Drugs
40:15 - 45:50 Temple Ceremonies & Altered States
45:50 - 51:30 Recreational Drug Use Ancient History
51:30 - 56:45 Sumerian Akkadian Babylonian Assyrian Culture
56:45 - 1:02:20 Ancient Trade Routes & Opium Commerce
1:02:20 - 1:08:35 Ancient Economy & Social Classes
1:08:35 - 1:15:50 Large Scale Opium Production Methods
1:15:50 - 1:22:40 Ancient Markets & Drug Distribution
1:22:40 - 1:28:15 Addiction In Ancient Civilizations
1:28:15 - 1:33:45 Historical Legacy Of Ancient Drugs
1:33:45 - 1:50:17 Conclusion Ancient Mesopotamia History

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