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Ancient Plague Outbreak Discovered

Updated 2026-06-17 15:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new DNA analysis of ancient graves in Siberia suggests a deadly plague outbreak occurred around 5,500 years ago. The discovery could provide insights into the origins and spread of infectious diseases.

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Scientific American

Could this ancient burial site be the oldest lethal plague outbreak?

Graves of hunter-gatherers in Siberia point to a deadly disease outbreak dating to some 5,500 years ago, a new DNA analysis finds

2026-06-17 15:12 UTC