The Dhaka Times Desk Medicines made two thousand years ago have been discovered. These drugs were recently found under the deck of an old ship in Italy. The drugs are still intact.
Italian archaeologists found them under the ship's deck off the coast of Tuscany. These are a type of tablet. They said that the period of manufacture of those medicines containing tin is written on them. Medicines were developed between 140 and 130 BC. Interestingly, the drugs are still intact as they are inside the hard tin. Not spoiled by soaking in water.
Archaeologists believe that medicines were used to treat eyes in ancient times. Doctors said the medicines are made from vegetables, plant extracts and other ingredients. Gianna Giacchi, head of the archaeologists, said they were researching the effectiveness of ancient medicines. That's why they are collecting old medicines from different places. In that case these two thousand year old medicines will enrich their research. News from online newspaper sources.
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