Scientists discover oldest known evidence of the plague with 5,500- year-old teeth

World News Scientists discover oldest known evidence of the plague with 5,500- year-old teeth By Associated Press Published June 17, 2026, 12:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found the oldest known evidence of the plague, which sparked deadly outbreaks dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought. The disease has sickened humans for thousands of years and wiped out a significant chunk of Europe’s population in the 14th century during what’s known as the Black Death. Though rare, the plague is still around today and is treated with antibiotics.

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