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The value of salt in Africa's past

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Salt, an essential mineral today, was once as valuable as gold in Africa, shaping trade networks, civilizations, and cultural idioms such as being “worth one’s salt.” This phrase traces its roots to a time when salt was not just a seasoning but a currency and a symbol of wealth. Salt as a Strategic Commodity In ancient Africa, particularly during the height of trans-Saharan trade, salt was indispensable. Cities like Timbuktu and Gao thrived as t…
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The value of salt in Africa's past

Salt, an essential mineral today, was once as valuable as gold in Africa, shaping trade networks, civilizations, and cultural idioms such as being “worth one’s salt.” This phrase traces its roots to a time when salt was not just a seasoning but a currency and a symbol of wealth. Salt as a Strategic Commodity In ancient Africa, particularly during the height of trans-Saharan trade, salt was indispensable. Cities like Timbuktu and Gao thrived as t…

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