“A Plague Is Upon Us”: The Mass Death That Changed an Ancient City Forever

“A Plague Is Upon Us”: The Mass Death That Changed an Ancient City Forever

Evidence from Jerash shows the Justinian plague reshaped communities, exposing hidden migration patterns and the human impact of pandemic crises. “A plague is upon us” was likely a familiar expression in ancient Jordan, where a mysterious disease claimed many lives and left a lasting mark on society. Today, an interdisciplinary team from the University of [...]