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The Salt and Gold Trade of West Africa Did you know that salt was literally worth its weight in gold in ancient West Africa? Salt became a precious commodity in West Africa, and the trade of salt was a significant and quite lucrative business. Salt was such an important commodity that it was often traded for gold dust that came from the southern West African mines, and so was quite literally worth its weight in gold. The salt was traded by camel caravans and by boat, moving through trade centers
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The Salt and Gold Trade of West Africa Did you know that salt was literally worth its weight in gold in ancient West Africa? Salt became a precious commodity in West Africa, and the trade of salt was a significant and quite lucrative business. Salt was such an important commodity that it was often traded for gold dust that came from the southern West African mines, and so was quite literally worth its weight in gold. The salt was traded by camel caravans and by boat, moving through trade centers
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The Salt Trade of Ancient West Africa
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In parts of ancient Africa, salt was once as valuable as gold. Kingdoms such as Mali and regions across the Sahel used salt bars as a form of currency, trading them across the Sahara for gold, textiles, and food. In hot climates where salt was essential for survival, its value made it a trusted medium of exchange. #AfricanHistory #DidYouKnow #MaliEmpire #SaltTrade #SaharanTrade #AfricaFacts #AncientEconomies #HistoryExplained | The Sudan Times
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In parts of ancient Africa, salt was once as valuable as gold. Kingdoms such as Mali and regions across the Sahel used salt bars as a form of currency, trading them across the Sahara for gold, textiles, and food. In hot climates where salt was essential for survival, its value made it a trusted medium of exchange. #AfricanHistory #DidYouKnow #MaliEmpire #SaltTrade #SaharanTrade #AfricaFacts #AncientEconomies #HistoryExplained | The Sudan Times
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Off the beaten track with @flyyestguy. ✨ "Siwa lakes are considered to have healing properties for sinus, skin, and eye conditions, which have allowed the oasis to be promoted as a medical and recreational destination. The water here has a salt concentration of more than 95%." About a 10-hour drive from Cairo, Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt’s most sought-after desert oases brimming with palm trees, salt lakes, and gorgeous hot springs. 🇪🇬 Did you know this surreal oasis is found in Egypt and would
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Off the beaten track with @flyyestguy. ✨ "Siwa lakes are considered to have healing properties for sinus, skin, and eye conditions, which have allowed the oasis to be promoted as a medical and recreational destination. The water here has a salt concentration of more than 95%." About a 10-hour drive from Cairo, Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt’s most sought-after desert oases brimming with palm trees, salt lakes, and gorgeous hot springs. 🇪🇬 Did you know this surreal oasis is found in Egypt and would
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