Oldest Known Plague Outbreak Discovered in Siberian Graves Dating 5,500 Years Ago

The world's oldest known plague outbreak has been discovered in Siberian graves, with evidence dating back 5,500 years. This finding pushes back the historical understanding of the plague's origins by 200 years.

22 Jun, 12:34 — 22 Jun, 12:34

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual49d ago

The world's oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years

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hvg22 Jun, 06:03First to report

200 évvel lehet elszámolva a történelemben a legtöbb ember halálát okozó pestis

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Oldest Known Plague Outbreak Discovered in Siberian Graves Dating 5,500 Years Ago

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The world's oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years

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200 évvel lehet elszámolva a történelemben a legtöbb ember halálát okozó pestis

The world's oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years

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