Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, the region in Central Asia where researchers have traced the origins of the 14th century Black Death. Photo: Lyazzat Musralina via Reuters
Black Death’s ancient origins traced to lake in Central Asia
- Researchers pinpoint source to a region of Kyrgyzstan, after analysing DNA from remains at an ancient burial site
- Scientists have spent centuries debating the source of the Black Death that killed tens of millions in the 14th century
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Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, the region in Central Asia where researchers have traced the origins of the 14th century Black Death. Photo: Lyazzat Musralina via Reuters
