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The remains include women, men, and children who, according to experts, perished during a major plague wave in 1632/33.

In 2024, archaeologists uncovered the remains of approximately 3,000 individuals from the 17th century in mass graves in Nuremberg. The remains include women, men, and children who, according to experts, perished during a major plague wave in 1632/33. "This is the largest archaeologically documented plague cemetery in Germany," stated Langbein, according to N-TV.

Excavations at a plague cemetery in Nuremberg are set to feature in an upcoming exhibition later this year. According to Nuremberg's city archaeologist, Melanie Langbein, the exhibition is expected to be displayed in downtown Nuremberg during the autumn or winter, as reported by Stern. A more extensive exhibition on the findings is planned only when additional scientific results are available.

The excavation team in Bamberg is conducting anthropological analyses determining various aspects of the deceased, such as their height, gender, age at death, and any signs of diseases or wear on their bones. Researchers hope to gain important insights into the genetic development of the plague pathogen. To achieve this, experts will soon take samples from the molars of the deceased individuals.

After the research will be completed, the remains to be transferred to Nuremberg, to the depot of the city archaeology.

The upcoming exhibition aims to present the initial findings from the excavation to the public.

As the research progresses, the findings from the anthropological analyses and genetic studies may offer valuable information about the individuals who died during the plague outbreak. The examination of the bones can reveal details about their lives, such as their physical characteristics and any diseases they may have suffered from.

The samples taken from the molars are expected to help researchers understand the genetic development of the plague pathogen. By analyzing these samples, scientists hope to gain insights into the nature of the plague during the 17th century.