The King Who Ordered a Quarantine to Flatten the Curve 4,000 Years Ago

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The King Who Ordered a Quarantine to Flatten the Curve 4,000 Years Ago

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Jun 10, 2020

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Little was known about the mystery disease that was ravaging the ancient kingdom of Mari. But King Zimri-Lim knew the key to stopping it was social distancing — and no small amount of patience.

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