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Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago

Ars Technica • Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago

We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.

What happened?

We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.

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We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/hunter-gatherers-in-siberia-died-of-a-plague-outbreak-5500-years-ago/