The History of Salt Trade
August 5, 2025
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Salt was once so valuable it served as currency. Explore how ancient trade routes developed around salt and how it influenced economies worldwide.
From Roman soldiers’ salt wages to the monopoly taxes of medieval times, salt’s historical significance extends far beyond the kitchen. Discover fascinating facts about this essential mineral’s role in human development.
Fascinating! Did you know the word ‘salary’ comes from the Latin ‘salarium,’ meaning salt money?
This puts modern commodity trading in perspective. Salt was basically the oil of the ancient world.