Epidemics and plagues are among the most dangerous natural disasters that Egyptian and Levantine societies were exposed to in the Middle Ages, especially the plague of 749 AH / 1348 AD, which had severe negative effects on all aspects of life, as it paralyzed life in society, especially the economy.Because it led to the destruction of plowing and offspring, in addition to that, it led to the deterioration of the agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors, which resulted in a stifling economic crisis in Egypt and the Levant, which had a negative impact on the Mamluk society in general.

Plague - death - economic crises