Some of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history have destroyed entire civilizations and brought powerful nations to their knees, and killed millions of people.
While this terrible disease outbreak still threatens humanity, thanks to advances in epidemiology, humanity is no longer facing the same dire consequences that human ancestors once experienced.
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Here are 9 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history, from prehistoric times to modern times Live Science:
1. Prehistoric Epidemic: Around 3000 BC
Thousands of years ago, an epidemic wiped out a prehistoric village in China. The bodies of the dead were piled up in a house which was then set on fire. This plague almost killed all ages, because the skeletons of teenagers, young adults and middle-aged people were found in the house.
The archaeological site is now called “Hamin Mangha” and is one of the best-preserved prehistoric sites in northeastern China. Archaeological and anthropological studies show that epidemic happened fast enough that there was no time for a proper burial.
2. Plague of Athens: Around 430 BC
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