Oldest traces of plague discovered in prehistoric teens buried in Russia

The remains of 42 hunter-gatherers show that the Black Death was already lethal 5,500 years ago. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Ust'Ida I Burial #33; this shared grave contained a boy (aged 12-15 years old) and a girl (aged 13-16 years old) who were found to not be closely related, and plague DNA was obtained from their remains. That they were very close in age but not biologically related, and buried in the same grave, hints at the relationship they might have had when alive. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.