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Opium Poppy's Historic Role in Cyprus Highlighted

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Authorities seized dozens of kilograms of opium poppy recently in Cyprus.
The plant has a long history on the island, dating back to 1100 BC.
Ancient Cypriots cultivated it and used specialized tools for harvesting opium.
Cypriot opium was exported in clay vials designed to resemble poppy pods.
The use of poppy was socially accepted until the 20th century, but faced regulation.

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Authorities seized dozens of kilograms of opium poppy recently in Cyprus.
The plant has a long history on the island, dating back to 1100 BC.
Ancient Cypriots cultivated it and used specialized tools for harvesting opium.
Cypriot opium was exported in clay vials designed to resemble poppy pods.
The use of poppy was socially accepted until the 20th century, but faced regulation.

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