The Black Plague, or Black Death, in the fourteenth century is believed to have originated in Central Asia, specifically in the region around the Gobi Desert. It spread along trade routes, including the Silk Road, reaching Europe through port cities like Messina in Italy by 1347. The disease was primarily caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted through fleas that infested rats. The outbreak resulted in the deaths of millions across Europe, drastically impacting society and economy.
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