Culture & Society

Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

This 2006 image from Angela Lieverse shows the skull of a young girl who was buried with victims of the plague in Siberia. (Angela Lieverse via AP) 2026-06-17T15:02:18Z NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found the oldest known evidence of the plague, which sparked deadly outbreaks d.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Jun 17, 2026, 5:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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