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Archaeological evidence from ancient China and Taiwan shows hemp cord being used in pottery, marking one of the earliest known human uses of the plant. This discovery demonstrates that hemp was one of the first plants to be cultivated and used for fiber.

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4000 BCE: First Documented Use in Textiles

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4000 BCE: First Documented Use in Textiles

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The earliest known hemp textile was discovered in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iran and Iraq). Hemp became a fundamental material for creating durable clothing, rope, and other textile products essential for developing civilizations.

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Emperor Shen Nung's pharmacopeia documents hemp's medicinal properties in Chinese medicine. This text, considered the oldest known pharmacological work in the world, details various applications of the hemp plant.

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Evidence of hemp use appears in ancient Egypt, including hemp fiber in the tomb of Akhenaten. The Egyptians used hemp for rope, textile, and medicine, as documented in various hieroglyphic records.

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The Chinese invent hemp paper, revolutionizing written communication. This innovation would later spread along the Silk Road to the Middle East and Europe, becoming the primary source of paper for over a millennium.

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Hemp cultivation becomes widespread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The plant becomes crucial for producing rope, canvas (the word 'canvas' derives from 'cannabis'), and sailing equipment for maritime nations.

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1533 CE: King Henry VIII Mandates Hemp Cultivation

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1533 CE: King Henry VIII Mandates Hemp Cultivation

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King Henry VIII of England mandates that farmers grow hemp to supply the British Navy with rope and sailcloth. Farmers could be fined for not growing hemp, highlighting its strategic importance in naval supremacy.

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The Jamestown Colony passes a law requiring all farmers to grow hemp. Hemp becomes a crucial crop in colonial America, with several founding fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, growing hemp on their plantations.

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The United States passes the Marihuana Tax Act, effectively criminalizing hemp cultivation. This legislation severely impacted the hemp industry despite the plant's industrial uses, marking a significant turning point in hemp's history.

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The United States passes the Farm Bill, legalizing hemp cultivation at the federal level. This landmark legislation distinguishes hemp from marijuana and opens new opportunities for agricultural and industrial applications of hemp.