news Archaeology Mag 2026-11-04

Rare Egyptian strain of leprosy found in 5th-century German boat burial

Researchers discovered a rare strain of leprosy in the remains of a man buried in a boat in Germany, suggesting he was a traveler from the Mediterranean.

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