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When was salt used as money?
When was salt used as money?
BusanBeauty
Sun Nov 03 2024
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I'm curious about the history of salt as a form of currency. Could you tell me when and where salt was used as money, and why it was considered valuable enough to serve this purpose?
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mia_clark_teacher
Tue Nov 05 2024
The ancient use of salt as a medium of exchange is traced back to a mural discovered in the archaeological site of Calakmul.
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Federica
Mon Nov 04 2024
The Mayan civilization thrived during the Preclassic period, marked by advanced societal structures.
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Margherita
Mon Nov 04 2024
This mural dates back over 2,500 years and was painted during a significant era in human history.
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Luca
Mon Nov 04 2024
Located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, Calakmul is a rich source of historical insights.
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benjamin_rose_author
Mon Nov 04 2024
Among the various goods and services exchanged, salt emerges as a prominent form of currency.
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