Mass grave from plague era found

In Germany, scientists have discovered one of the mass graves related to the "Black Death" episode—a plague epidemic that swept across Europe in the 14th century. The burial site, located beneath archaeological excavations, contains bodies with characteristic bone features typical of that period. By uncovering it, researchers confirmed that the buried individuals belonged to different social classes, indicating the widespread nature of the disease among the population. Based on burial patterns, the list of the deceased corresponds to a timeframe dated to the 1340s. As part of ongoing research, further detailed analysis of the affected bones is planned to clarify the causes of death and the extent of plague spread within the regional environment.

Context

The Black Death was a plague epidemic that struck Europe in the mid-14th century and claimed the lives of millions of people.