Ancient Maya Saltworks: Salt Was A Commodity Or Money In Classic Maya Economy

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Salt has always been important and essential for life. The Classic Maya made salt by boiling brine in pots over fires in salt kitchens. In the Classic Maya economy, salt was used as a commodity or money. Reconstruction of a town dedicated to the production of salt. Drawing: Raúl Velázquez […]