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Asia was devastated by earthquakes, floods and famines which made wild animals enter villages in search of food.
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The fleas that arrived, were carriers of the bacterium called Yersinia pestis, hence they spread the germs to other animals like rats. Then they were passed on to humans.
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In Central Asia, at the cemetery near Lake Issyk-Kul, several graves were found during this period of time which are thought to be the first victims of this plague.
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In Central Asia, at a cemetery in Lake Issyk-Kul, many graves were found during this period of time. It is thought to be the first place where the plague spread.
