The Black Death

Gobi Desert

1320

The first outbreak of the Black Plauge in Asia due to trade routes to Silk Road (from Asia, Eurasia and Europe).

Lake Issyk Kul

1338

During the Black Death in the 14th century, Lake Issyk Kul in Central Asia was unaffected due to its isolation, preserving the region's inhabitants from the devastating plague.

Lower Volga River

1345

During the Black Death, the Lower Volga River region in Russia experienced significant population decline due to the pandemic, with devastating consequences for local communities and trade.

Crimea and Caucasus

1346

In the Black Death era, Crimea and the Caucasus were affected by the pandemic. These regions experienced death tolls and socioeconomic disruptions due to the plague's impact on trade and population.

Messina Sicily

1347

Messina, Sicily, in the Black Death era saw a catastrophic outbreak, with high mortality. The plague's arrival via trade routes caused widespread death, chaos, and societal upheaval.

Egypt

1347

Egypt, a major trade and transport hub in the Black Death era, experienced a severe pandemic. The plague's arrival led to significant death tolls and socioeconomic disruptions in the region.

Italy and Grecce

1347

During the Black Death, Italy and Greece endured devastating outbreaks, leading to significant population decline and social upheaval. Trade routes contributed to the spread of the pandemic in these regions.

Britain and Ireland

1347

Britain and Ireland witnessed the Black Death's grim impact in the 14th century. The plague, likely brought by ships, led to substantial death and significant societal consequences.

Alexandria

1347

In the Black Death era, Alexandria, Egypt, suffered a devastating outbreak. The plague's arrival via trade routes and dense urban populations led to widespread death and societal disruption.

Genoa Venice

1348

During the Black Death, Genoa and Venice, as major Mediterranean ports, faced severe outbreaks. The plague disrupted trade and caused substantial loss of life in these maritime cities.

Constantinople

1348

Constantinople, the Byzantine capital, suffered a grim fate during the Black Death. The pandemic decimated the city's population and contributed to the weakening of the Byzantine Empire.

Northern Europe

1349

In Northern Europe, the Black Death's relentless spread in the 14th century caused widespread mortality, altering the region's social and economic dynamics while reshaping its demographic landscape.

Mecca

1349

Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, faced the ravages of the Black Death during the 14th century, leading to a significant loss of life and religious disruptions.

Yemen

1351

Yemen, a critical trade hub, was not spared from the Black Death. The pandemic brought death and economic turmoil to the region, disrupting commerce and society in the 14th century.

Moscow

1353

In the 14th century, Moscow endured the Black Death, which caused significant loss of life and social upheaval, contributing to the city's historical experience during this pandemic.